Barium Swallow, Esophageal Cancer
| Title: | Barium Swallow, Esophageal Cancer |
|---|---|
| Description: |
Barium swallow; drawing shows barium liquid flowing down the esophagus and into the stomach. The barium coats and outlines the inside of the esophagus and stomach. The inset x-ray image shows a narrowing at the end of the esophagus caused by cancer. Barium swallow for esophageal cancer. The patient drinks a liquid that contains barium (a silver-white metallic compound). The barium coats and outlines the inside of the esophagus and stomach. This allows abnormal areas, such as esophageal cancer, to be seen on x-rays. |
| Topics/Categories: |
Anatomy -- Digestive/Gastrointestinal System Test or Procedure -- Imaging Procedures |
| Type: | Color, Medical Illustration (JPEG format) |
| Source: | National Cancer Institute |
| Creator: | Terese Winslow (Illustrator) |
| AV Number: | CDR430686 |
| Date Created: | October 11, 2023 |
| Date Added: | August 29, 2008 |
| Reuse Restrictions: |
Yes - This image is copyright protected. Any use of this image is subject to prevailing copyright laws. U.S. Government has reuse rights. Please contact the rights holder of this image for permission requests.
Rights holder: Terese Winslow Email: terese@teresewinslow.com |