title: Acute pneumonitis caused by low density barium sulphate aspiration.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, Whipps Cross Hospital, Walthamstow, London.
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Pracy
authors.forename: P Q
authors.initials: PQ
authors.lastname: Montgomery
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Reading
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D001466:Barium Sulfate