barium x-ray
Description
A procedure used to x-ray the
Doctors use barium x-ray to look for tumours, polyps, blockages or other signs of disease.
A barium enema is used to inject barium into the colon and rectum through the anus. A barium swallow or barium meal is used to coat the esophagus, stomach and duodenum (the first part of the small intestine) with barium.
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