title: Barium enema with subsequent perforation of the rectum following rectoscopic biopsy.
abstract: Two case reports are presented in which a barium enema was carried out immediately following rectal biopsy. In both cases, perforation occurred. On the basis of these cases, the various possibilities of perforation are listed. The question of the time factor when both diagnostic procedures are to be carried out is discussed.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001466:Barium Sulfate; D001706:Biopsy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003093:Colitis, Ulcerative / Q000175:diagnosis; D004733:Enema / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011351:Proctoscopy; D011859:Radiography; D012002:Rectal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*
chemical_list: D001466:Barium Sulfate