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Stomach ulcer, X-ray

This is an example of a procedure called an upper GI series.The person swallows a substance called barium which allows for illumination of the organs in question.In this case, an ulceration is present in the stomach, seen on the right of the screen.This method is a means of diagnosing stomach ulcers as well as other anomalies along the upper gastrointestinal tract.