Colonic retnetion of barium in the elderly after barium-meal examination and its treatment with lactulose.
Five cases of colonic retention of barium with severe constipation occurring in elderly patients after a barium-meal examination were seen in a two-year period and it is suggested that this complication may be unrecognized. Lactulose 50% (Duphalac) was an effective agent in inducing bowel evacuation in these patients, who were resistant to more generally used methods.
D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D001466:Barium Sulfate / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003106:Colon / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003248:Constipation / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D004187:Disaccharides / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007422:Intestines / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography
D004187:Disaccharides; D001466:Barium Sulfate