Acute pneumonitis caused by low density barium sulphate aspiration.
The aspiration of contrast medium during the investigation of swallowing disorders is a well recognized hazard. It is therefore essential that the contrast medium administered is non-irritant to the lungs. A case is presented to illustrate the problems associated with the aspiration of a relatively non-irritant contrast medium.
Pracy
J P
JP
Department of Otolaryngology, Whipps Cross Hospital, Walthamstow, London.
Montgomery
P Q
PQ
Reading
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D000208:Acute Disease; D001466:Barium Sulfate / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011015:Pneumonia, Aspiration / Q000139:chemically induced*; D011859:Radiography; D013046:Specific Gravity
D001466:Barium Sulfate