title: Computed tomography of retroperitoneal perforation after barium enema.
abstract: A case of retroperitoneal perforation of the rectum complicating a single contrast barium enema is presented. The appearances on computed tomography (CT) allowed accurate depiction of the extent of barium extravasation not appreciated on plain films. Although this is an unusual complication of the barium enema, CT may prove useful when the suspicion of perforation arises.
authors.affiliation: Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Royal Victoria Hospital, McGill University, Montreal, Canada.
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Gardner
authors.forename: R E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Hanson
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001466:Barium Sulfate; D004733:Enema / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005119:Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D012007:Rectum / Q000293:injuries*; D012187:Retroperitoneal Space; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
chemical_list: D001466:Barium Sulfate