A barium X-ray is a radiographic (X-ray) examination of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Barium X-rays (also called upper and lower GI series) are used to diagnose abnormalities of the GI tract, such as tumors, ulcers and other inflammatory conditions, polyps, hernias, and strictures.f the small intestine is to be examined, the patient may be asked to drink additional barium and a series of X-rays will be taken until the barium reaches the colon. Following the examination, barium may cause constipation.
Dr. Kevin J Mckenna, MD, is a Colorectal Surgery (Proctology) specialist in Hershey, Pennsylvania. He attended and graduated from State University Of New York Health Science Center Of Syracuse in 1988, having over 30 years of diverse experience, especially in Colorectal Surgery (Proctology).
Dr. Kenny Herskowitz is a board certified cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon practicing medicine since 1986. Currently, he is the Chief of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery at Broward Health Medical Center. Recently Dr. Herskowitz has spearheaded the opening of the new Broward Health Heart Valve Center, a multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of structural and valvular heart disease.