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![]() |
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Bridgewater |
South Shore Regional Hospital |
16 days |
Antigonish |
St. Martha's Regional Hospital |
20 days |
Yarmouth |
Yarmouth Regional Hospital |
57 days |
Halifax |
QEII Health Sciences Centre (All Sites) |
69 days |
Dartmouth |
Dartmouth General Hospital |
80 days |
Kentville |
Valley Regional Hospital |
82 days |
Sydney |
Cape Breton Regional Hospital |
87 days |
Truro |
Colchester East Hants Health Centre |
130 days |
New Glasgow |
Aberdeen Hospital |
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50%
Community | Facility |
Wait Time![]() |
---|---|---|
Antigonish |
St. Martha's Regional Hospital |
8 days |
Bridgewater |
South Shore Regional Hospital |
10 days |
Truro |
Colchester East Hants Health Centre |
14 days |
Yarmouth |
Yarmouth Regional Hospital |
17 days |
Halifax |
QEII Health Sciences Centre (All Sites) |
18 days |
Kentville |
Valley Regional Hospital |
42 days |
Dartmouth |
Dartmouth General Hospital |
52 days |
Sydney |
Cape Breton Regional Hospital |
64 days |
New Glasgow |
Aberdeen Hospital |
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