A Patient Is Undergoing a Standard Barium Swallow

question 178

Multiple Choice

A patient is undergoing a standard barium swallow.Which of the following structures is the focus of this test?

• A)Mouth
• B)Esophagus
• C)Stomach
• D)Small intestine

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