| Barium peritonitis: a rare complication of upper gastrointestinal contrast investigation. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 9196705 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Contrast examination of the gastrointestinal tract is rarely complicated by perforation. The colon and rectum are most commonly affected, with many perforations limited to the retroperitoneum. Generalised peritonitis is therefore rare, but is life-threatening and difficult to treat. We present two analogous cases in which extravasation of barium sulphate complicated contrast meal investigation. These cases illustrate important aspects in the management of this unusual occurrence. |
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Authors:
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I D Karanikas; D D Kakoulidis; Z T Gouvas; J E Hartley; S S Koundourakis |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Postgraduate medical journal Volume: 73 ISSN: 0032-5473 ISO Abbreviation: Postgrad Med J Publication Date: 1997 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1997-07-09 Completed Date: 1997-07-09 Revised Date: 2009-11-18 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0234135 Medline TA: Postgrad Med J Country: ENGLAND |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 297-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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2nd Surgical Department General Hospital, Georgios Genimatas, Athens, Greece. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Barium Sulfate / adverse effects*, diagnostic use Contrast Media / adverse effects* Enema Female Humans Male Middle Aged Peptic Ulcer Perforation / complications Peritonitis / chemically induced*, therapy Stomach Ulcer / complications |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Contrast Media; 7727-43-7/Barium Sulfate |
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