The radiological management of oesophageal food bolus obstruction using a gas-forming agent and barium.
Removal of an impacted food bolus in the lower oesophagus at rigid oesophagoscopy is challenging and carries a significant risk of perforation. We present two cases which were successfully disimpacted radiologically, in order to raise awareness among otolaryngologists of this therapeutic option.
Spinou
Ekaterini
E
Monklands General Hospital, Airdríe ML6 0RD, UK. catherine.spinou@bigfoot.com
Kubba
Haytham
H
Guse
Julian
J
Johnston
Andrew
A
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001466:Barium Sulfate / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D019343:Citric Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004338:Drug Combinations; D004940:Esophageal Stenosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D005502:Food; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012841:Simethicone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017693:Sodium Bicarbonate / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D003287:Contrast Media; D004338:Drug Combinations; C031210:citric acid, sodium bicarbonate drug combination; D001466:Barium Sulfate; D019343:Citric Acid; D012841:Simethicone; D017693:Sodium Bicarbonate