A barium X-ray is a radiographic (X-ray) examination of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Barium X-rays (also called upper and lower GI series) are used to diagnose abnormalities of the GI tract, such as tumors, ulcers and other inflammatory conditions, polyps, hernias, and strictures.f the small intestine is to be examined, the patient may be asked to drink additional barium and a series of X-rays will be taken until the barium reaches the colon. Following the examination, barium may cause constipation.
Dr. Kevin J Mckenna, MD, is a Colorectal Surgery (Proctology) specialist in Hershey, Pennsylvania. He attended and graduated from State University Of New York Health Science Center Of Syracuse in 1988, having over 30 years of diverse experience, especially in Colorectal Surgery (Proctology).
A colorectal surgeon performs surgery on the colon or rectum as well as conducting diagnostic tests such as a colonoscopy. He or she diagnoses and treats benign and malignant disorders of the colon and rectum.oth procedures are performed to detect signs of cancer or conditions such as Crohnâsdisease or ulcerative colitis. A colorectal surgeon carries out a wide range of surgeries which include: 1  Removing pre-cancerous polyps from the colon. 2  Treatment of colon cancer. 3  Colostomy.