Esophagus

Test Procedure

You will drink a barium liquid. The barium is thick and white.

The x-ray technologist will ask you to stand in front of an x-ray machine and then you will lie on an x-ray table that tilts in various positions. A small amount of air may be induced into your stomach to improve the pictures.

The technologist will take x-rays of the barium liquid going down your throat, into your stomach, and perhaps going on through your small intestine.


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