Dr. Mustafa Zuhair Mahmoud

B.Sc; SUST {Khartoum, Sudan}M.Sc; AAU {Khartoum, Sudan} & JUREI

{Philadelphia, USA}Ph.D, Ludes {Lugano, Swiss}

Ph.D, SUST {Khartoum, Sudan}

Sudan University of Science and Technology {SUST}

College of Medical Radiological Sciences

Digestive System Radiography

Quick Anatomical Review:

Digestive System

The Digestive System consist of two parts:Alimentary Canal.Accessory Glands.

Quick Anatomical Review:

The Alimentary Canal include: Mouth, pharynx & esophagus. Stomach. Small intestine. Large intestine.

Quick Anatomical Review:

The Accessory Glands include: Salivary glands. Liver & gallbladder. Pancreas.

Mouth, Pharynx & Esophagus:

Mouth, Pharynx & Esophagus:

Stomach:

Duodenum:

Jejunum & Ileum:

Large Intestine:

Large Intestine:

What Is Digestive System Radiography??

Gastrointestinal tract radiography, is an x-ray examination of the elementary canal that uses a special form of x-ray called fluoroscopy and an orally ingested contrast media called barium.

Fluoroscopy makes it possible to see internal organs in motion. When the GI tract is coated with barium, the radiologist is able to view and assess the anatomy and function of the digestive system.

Contrast Media: The contrast media used is Barium

Sulphate.

Indications For Imaging (Upper GIT):

An upper GI examination helps evaluate digestive function and to detect: Ulcers. Tumours. Inflammation of the esophagus, stomach

and duodenum. Hiatal hernias. Blockages. Abnormalities of the muscular wall of GI

tissues. Difficulty swallowing. Blood in the stool (indicating internal GI

bleeding).

Indications For Imaging (Lower GIT):

The lower GI examination helps evaluate digestive function and to detect: Tumors. Causes of other intestinal illnesses. Chronic diarrhea. Blood in stools. Constipation. IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). Unexplained weight loss.

Patients Preparation: For upper GI tract:

To ensure the best possible image quality, stomach must be empty of food.

Women should always inform their physician or x-ray technologist if there is any possibility that they are pregnant.

Patients Preparation: For lower GI tract:

On the day before the procedure you will likely be asked not to eat, and to drink only clear liquids.

Women should always inform their physician or x-ray technologist if there is any possibility that they are pregnant.

Esophagus

Radiography

Especial Radiographic Examination of the Esophagus Name as Barium Swallow.

Barium Swallow, A.P Projection

Barium Swallow, Lat. Projection

Barium Swallow, Rt. Anterior Oblique Position

Stomach Radiogra

phyEspecial Radiographic Examination of the

Stomach Name as Barium Meal.

Barium Meal, Rt. Anterior Oblique Position

Barium Meal, Lt. Posterior Oblique Position

Barium Meal, Lat. Projection

Small IntestineRadiogra

phyEspecial Radiographic Examination of the Small-Intestine Name as Barium Follow-

Through.

Barium Follow-Through, 15min A.P Projection

Film

Barium Follow-Through, 30min A.P Projection

Film

Barium Follow-Through,

1hours A.P Projection

Film

Barium Follow-Through,

2hours A.P Projection

Film

Barium Follow-Through, Lt.

Posterior ObliquePosition

LargeIntestineRadiogra

phyEspecial Radiographic Examination of the Large-Intestine Name as Barium Enema.

Filling Colon With Barium:

Lat. Projection, Barium Enema

A.P Projection, Barium Enema

Lt. Posterior Oblique, Barium Enema

Rt. Posterior Oblique, Barium Enema