Perforations of the extraperitoneal rectum during barium enema.
Rectal injuries during barium enema are uncommon but not unusual complications. Radiologists and surgeons must be able to recognize them, as early diagnosis is essential for effective treatment. The Authors discuss various aspects of problems arising from rectal perforation, and report their experience on seven cases.
Terranova
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Chirurgia Geriatrica, Università di Padova, Italy.
Meneghello
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A
Battocchio
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Martella
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B
Celi
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Nistri
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R
D000368:Aged; D001466:Barium Sulfate; D004733:Enema / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005119:Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011379:Prognosis; D011859:Radiography; D012007:Rectum / Q000293:injuries*; D012421:Rupture
D001466:Barium Sulfate