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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Qurrat-ul-ain Abid, M.D.[2]
Overview
Other diagnostic studies for small intestine cancer include ultrasound, capsule endoscopy, double balloon enteroscopy, and barium follow through x-rays.
Other Imaging Findings
Barium x-rays
- This is an x-ray test that a person is given a medication that will temporarily slow bowel movement, so structures can be more easily seen on the x-rays.
- For this test, the patient drinks a substance called barium.
- X-ray method called fluroscopy tracks how the barium moves through your esophagus, stomach, and small intestine. Pictures are taken in a variety of positions.
- It includes upper GI series, enteroclysis and a barium enema.