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Upper Gastrointestinal Series (UGI) is an examination of esophagus, stomach, and duodenum to check for abnormality, such as ulcers, tumors, skin outgrowth, and inflammation of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum.
Preparing for the exam:
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Patient must refrain from eating or drinking at least 6 hours before the exam. | |
During the exam:
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Patient takes a medicine to create gas in the stomach and drinks liquid filled with barium sulfate, which coats the anatomy and allow it to show up on radiographic images. |
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Patient is required to change position often according to the radiologist' s instruction, such as lying on the back, lying on the front, lying sideway, and then standing up to ensure that the barium is coating all parts of the esophagus and stomach. The radiologist takes pictures of the patient' s anatomy at various intervals throughout the process. | |
After the exam:
Patient may be constipated and thus, should drink plenty of liquid, eat fiber rich food, and take mild laxative (if desire) in order to flush the barium sulfate out of the body. During this time, the stool may appear more pale than usual.
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Lang GI (GI follow through) exammined the UGI then drink 1 glass of barium after that follow the barium every ½ hour until the barium pass to the cecum. | | |
