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How accurate is barium swallow xray vs upper endoscopy to detect stomach ulcer that i possibly had for 6 years?

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Ulcer: Upper endoscopy is much more exact as you have actual visualization of the gastric mucosa

Answered 10/23/2017

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Dr. Kristel Hunt answered

Specializes in Hepatology

EGD much better: though no ulcer will stay there for 6 years. you can have inflammation, and possibly ulcers at times - endoscopy and biopsy much better answer than UGI series. the latter will likely only pick up rather sizable ulcers.

Answered 11/10/2015

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