Upper GI series

Our Upper GI series Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Upper GI series

Upper GI series: A series of x-rays of the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine (upper gastrointestinal, or GI, tract) that are taken after the patient drinks a barium solution. (Barium is a white, chalky substance that outlines the organs on the x-ray.)