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Can A Barium X-ray Of Upper GI Rule Out Cancer Or Endoscopy Is A Must ?

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Can a barium x-ray of upper GI rule out cancer or endoscopy is a must ?
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Answered by Dr. Indranil Ghosh (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
No barium meal is not sufficient

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.

Barium meal is not sufficient to rule out upper gi cancer. For that endoscopy is required.

Regards
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Can A Barium X-ray Of Upper GI Rule Out Cancer Or Endoscopy Is A Must ?

Brief Answer: No barium meal is not sufficient Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for your query. Barium meal is not sufficient to rule out upper gi cancer. For that endoscopy is required. Regards