Upper GI Series - Nova Scotia Health Authority
Service/Procedure Summary
An upper gastrointestinal series is a set of x-rays taken to examine the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine. For this procedure, the patient drinks a chalky liquid containing barium which outlines the interior of the organs as it passes through.
Wait Times
90%
| Community | Facility | Wait Time |
|---|---|---|
|
Bridgewater |
South Shore Regional Hospital |
19 days |
|
Halifax |
QEII Health Sciences Centre (All Sites) |
67 days |
|
Antigonish |
St. Martha's Regional Hospital |
69 days |
|
Sydney |
Cape Breton Regional Hospital |
72 days |
|
New Glasgow |
Aberdeen Hospital |
117 days |
|
Kentville |
Valley Regional Hospital |
163 days |
|
Yarmouth |
Yarmouth Regional Hospital |
199 days |
|
Truro |
Colchester East Hants Health Centre |
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50%
| Community | Facility | Wait Time |
|---|---|---|
|
Bridgewater |
South Shore Regional Hospital |
8 days |
|
Yarmouth |
Yarmouth Regional Hospital |
12 days |
|
Antigonish |
St. Martha's Regional Hospital |
19 days |
|
Halifax |
QEII Health Sciences Centre (All Sites) |
33 days |
|
Sydney |
Cape Breton Regional Hospital |
53 days |
|
Kentville |
Valley Regional Hospital |
56 days |
|
New Glasgow |
Aberdeen Hospital |
101 days |
|
Truro |
Colchester East Hants Health Centre |
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