Statements (53)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
medical imaging technique
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| gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
barium esophagography
esophagram |
| gptkbp:bodyPartExamined |
esophagus
pharynx upper gastrointestinal tract |
| gptkbp:category |
radiology
gastroenterology diagnosis |
| gptkbp:complication |
constipation
allergic reaction (rare) barium aspiration |
| gptkbp:contraindication |
perforation of gastrointestinal tract
severe swallowing difficulty |
| gptkbp:cookingMethod |
fasting before procedure
|
| gptkbp:detects |
esophageal cancer
esophageal webs achalasia Zenker's diverticulum esophageal diverticula esophageal perforation (with caution) esophageal rings tracheoesophageal fistula |
| gptkbp:developedBy |
early 20th century
|
| gptkbp:distinctFrom |
gptkb:barium_enema
gptkb:barium_meal |
| gptkbp:followedBy |
barium meal (if stomach and duodenum are examined)
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Barium swallow X-ray
|
| gptkbp:imagingModality |
gptkb:X-rays
|
| gptkbp:indication |
unexplained weight loss
dysphagia odynophagia suspected esophageal obstruction |
| gptkbp:performedBy |
radiologist
radiologic technologist |
| gptkbp:relatedTo |
endoscopy
esophageal manometry barium follow-through upper GI series |
| gptkbp:riskFactor |
radiation exposure
barium impaction |
| gptkbp:signature |
fluoroscopy
|
| gptkbp:step |
patient drinks barium sulfate suspension
sequential X-ray images taken |
| gptkbp:usedFor |
detection of tumors
detection of esophageal varices detection of hiatal hernia detection of strictures diagnosis of swallowing disorders evaluation of esophageal motility |
| gptkbp:usedSubstances |
gptkb:barium_sulfate
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Hiatal_hernia
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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