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Why did radiologist push on my small intestine, spleen, and gallbladder (while looking at screen) at the end of upper gi series ("barium swallow")?
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Better view: The radiologist is actually trying to splay out your intestines by pushing in those areas. This allows the contrast to coat better the lining and allow better views of your intestines.
Answered 2/14/2014
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The radiologist: is trying to push superimposed bowel loops apart in order to visualize the intestines more completely
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