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Barium Swallow Protocols and Positions by Aaron Smith is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This document describes the positions, images, and purposes of a barium swallow exam. It involves having the patient drink barium in various positions while X-ray images are taken. This allows evaluation of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum for abnormalities like strictures, hernias, masses or ulcerations. Multiple images from different angles are taken as the barium travels through the digestive system to thoroughly examine the mucosal lining and assess for any functional issues.

Author

Aaron Smith

Language

EN