[Barium sulfate poisoning?].
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.
Savry
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Département d'anesthésie-réanimation chirurgicale, CHU La Cavale Blanche, Brest, France.
Bouche
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Lefrant
J Y
JY
Saissy
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Allain
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P
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
D001466:Barium Sulfate
Intoxication par sulfate de baryum?