Iatrogenic constipation from barium blockade: A case report

Barolith, a mixture of inspissated barium and feces, is a rare complication of barium‐contrast studies that lead to intestinal obstruction. With the high morbidity associated with barolith impaction, we recommend that physicians be more aware of complications, increase prompt diagnosis, and initiati...

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Autores principales: Pathan, Shajadi, Benzar, Taras, Master, Samip, Peddi, Prakash
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: John Wiley and Sons Inc. 2019
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Case Reports
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6692969/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31428392
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.2280
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Sumario:Barolith, a mixture of inspissated barium and feces, is a rare complication of barium‐contrast studies that lead to intestinal obstruction. With the high morbidity associated with barolith impaction, we recommend that physicians be more aware of complications, increase prompt diagnosis, and initiation of laxatives once discovered.

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