Upper GI Series On this page: - What is an upper
gastrointestinal (GI) series? - What problems can an upper GI
series detect? - When is an upper GI series used? - How to
Prepare for an Upper GI Series - How is an upper GI series
performed? - What is a double contrast study? - Recovery from an
Upper GI Series - What are the risks associated with an upper GI
series? - Points to Remember - Hope through Research - For More
Information What is an upper gastrointestinal (GI) series? An
upper GI series uses x rays to help diagnose problems of the
upper GI tract, which includes the esophagus, stomach, and
duodenum. The duodenum is the first part of the small intestine.
What problems can an upper GI series detect? An upper GI series
can help detect - abnormal growths - scars or
strictures—narrowings of the GI tract - hiatal hernia -
diverticula—bulges in the wall of the esophagus or intestine -
esophageal varices—enlarged veins in the esophagus When is an
upper GI series used? An upper GI series can be used to help de