Aspiration of Barium Contrast

The aspiration of barium contrast is a rare complication that may occur during studies of the digestive tract. Barium is an inert material that can cause anywhere from an asymptomatic mechanical obstruction to serious symptoms of respiratory distress that can result in patient death. We present the...

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Main Authors: Cristina Fuentes Santos, Bárbara Steen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2014-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Pulmonology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/215832
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