The barium meal is a double contrast radiological technique used primarily to determine the anatomy of the stomach and duodenum.
The barium suspension is administered with tablets which liberate carbon dioxide and inflate the bowel.
The diagnostic sensitivity of a barium meal is high in experienced hands.
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