1. Modified barium swallow studies are also used in studying normal swallow function. 2. Barium meal, barium enema, barium follow-through, barium swallow Wikipedia has it all! 3. Barium swallow images show abnormalities in 80 % of GIST cases.4. Never mind the terrifying series of hospital tests _ from colonoscopies to barium swallows . 5. Barium swallow X-rays should not be used for diagnosis.6. A five-minutes timed barium swallow can provide a useful benchmark to measure the effectiveness of treatment. 7. A patient needing further investigation will most likely receive a Modified Barium swallow ( MBS ). 8. Tests that specifically examine the function of the large intestine include barium swallows , abdominal x-rays, and colonoscopy. 9. House notes that since her blood pressure dropped during the barium swallow , it can't be a chronic condition. 10. It is important to monitor changes in the shape and function of the esophagus with an annual timed barium swallow .
