Near-fatal hemorrhage following gastrografin studies.
The use of upper gastrointestinal studies followed by gastric drainage and observation is recommended for the evaluation and treatment of stomal dysfunction due to edema or gastric atony. Gastrografin though, may be precipitated out and can cause gastrointestinal bleeding if left in the gastric remenant. This agent should be used with proper precautions in the evaluation of postoperative gastric retention.
D003973:Diatrizoate / Q000031:analogs & derivatives*; D003974:Diatrizoate Meglumine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004381:Duodenal Ulcer / Q000601:surgery; D005743:Gastrectomy; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D013272:Stomach Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D000267:Tissue Adhesions
D003973:Diatrizoate; D003974:Diatrizoate Meglumine