An inside view of the upper gastrointestinal track, or your food pipe, stomach and intestines.
This test will help us understand the presence or absence, nature or extent of disease affecting the esophagus/food pipe and stomach. Imaging from Upper GI studies can reveal abnormalities related to:
The test will take about 1 – 2 hours. Depending on the child's age, a child life specialist will help provide an age-appropriate explanation of the test as well as a little fun and distraction.
The test will include the following steps:
Your child can return to normal activity, eat and drink after the test unless your doctor tells you otherwise. Unless your doctor asks for them to limit fluids, they should drink more fluids than normal to help the contrast move out of their system faster.
Results are typically available one to two business days after the test. You will receive results from the doctor who ordered the test and results will be available in the My VCU Health patient portal.
We’re here to help! Have questions?
Call (804) 628-4998 and ask for a radiology technologist. For after-hours questions, call (804) 828-3699.