Barium Swallow, Stomach Cancer
| Title: | Barium Swallow, Stomach 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. Also shown is cancer in the stomach. Barium swallow for stomach 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 stomach cancer, to be seen on x-rays. |
| Topics/Categories: |
Anatomy -- Digestive/Gastrointestinal System Cancer Types -- Stomach Cancer Test or Procedure -- Imaging Procedures |
| Type: | Color, Medical Illustration (JPEG format) |
| Source: | National Cancer Institute |
| Creator: | Terese Winslow (Illustrator) |
| AV Number: | CDR681324 |
| Date Created: | October 5, 2023 |
| Date Added: | April 15, 2011 |
| 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 |