Fatal aspirations in infancy during gastrointestinal series.
Three infants with fatal aspirations during gastroesophageal studies are reported because of the rarity of this catastrophe in the literature. Recommendations for avoiding this complication are suggested.
D001466:Barium Sulfate / Q000009:adverse effects; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004064:Digestive System / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D001239:Inhalation; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012119:Respiration; D012137:Respiratory System / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging
D003287:Contrast Media; D001466:Barium Sulfate