title: Barium contrast study converts partial small-bowel obstruction into a complete one. Report of 2 cases.
abstract: The use of barium contrast study is considered accurate and safe in suspected intestinal obstruction. However, the use of barium in 2 patients with small-bowel obstruction converted their partial obstruction into a complete one. This complication has been previously mentioned but not documented. The use of water-soluble agents may be safer.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery B, Rambam Medical Center, Haifa, Israel.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Assalia
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Schein
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hashmonai
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001466:Barium Sulfate / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography
chemical_list: D001466:Barium Sulfate