title: [Barium sulfate poisoning?].
abstract: We report a case with neurologic symptoms which occurred after iterative radiologic examinations of the gastrointestinal tract with barium sulphate, which were related to a barium encephalopathy. Suspected by the presence of barium in the blood, a systematic intoxication was occurred without any evidence for a gut or a vascular leak. This case raises the question about a possible extraluminal diffusion of such a heavy metal, given orally, in normal conditions of use.
authors.affiliation: Département d'anesthésie-réanimation chirurgicale, CHU La Cavale Blanche, Brest, France.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Savry
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Bouche
authors.forename: J Y
authors.initials: JY
authors.lastname: Lefrant
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Saissy
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Allain
mesh_terms: D001466:Barium Sulfate / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000506:poisoning*; D004064:Digestive System / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010192:Pancreatic Pseudocyst / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011859:Radiography
chemical_list: D001466:Barium Sulfate
vernacular_title: Intoxication par sulfate de baryum?