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).
My surgeon has followed me thru-out my cancer journey (her speciality GI colorectal) .. Ct scans, blockages, hernias, prolapse... If I don't feel comfortable with her treatment then I would follow up with my GI.. or another colorectal specialist for second opinion. But would go back to her. I guess it all depends on the surgeon that does the operation and the reason for surgery.