Small Bowel Follow Through (SBFT)

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This is sometimes called a Small Bowel Series. This will help your doctor identify possible problems and the best treatment. This study involves the drinking of barium which will be about two cups. The barium will show your small intestines on the x-ray. A series of x-rays will be taken to follow the path of the barium through your small intestine.

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