title: Planned delayed operation for barium extravasation into the peritoneal cavity.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Extravasation of barium into the peritoneal cavity occurs rarely but has lethal results.
  
  
  METHODS
  We describe a case of extravasation from the small bowel that was initially managed medically before a planned, delayed operation. We discuss the benefit/risk of delayed operation and reoperation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY 40292, USA.
authors.forename: Peter G
authors.initials: PG
authors.lastname: Deveaux
authors.forename: Michael H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: McCafferty
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001466:Barium Sulfate / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005119:Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010529:Peritoneal Cavity; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D011300:Preoperative Care; D018805:Sepsis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media; D001466:Barium Sulfate