Barium swallow

GPTKB entity

Statements (27)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical procedure
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs barium esophagography
esophagram
gptkbp:category gastroenterology
diagnostic radiology
gptkbp:contraindication esophageal perforation
severe swallowing difficulty
gptkbp:cookingMethod fasting
gptkbp:detects hiatal hernia
esophageal varices
esophageal motility disorders
esophageal strictures
esophageal tumors
gptkbp:firstDescribed early 20th century
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Barium swallow
gptkbp:imagingTechnique gptkb:X-rays
gptkbp:performedBy radiologist
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:barium_meal
barium follow-through
gptkbp:riskFactor constipation
aspiration
allergic reaction to barium
gptkbp:usedFor diagnosis of disorders of the esophagus
gptkbp:usedSubstances gptkb:barium_sulfate
gptkbp:visualizes esophagus
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Squamous_Cell_Carcinoma_of_the_Esophagus
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5