Planned delayed operation for barium extravasation into the peritoneal cavity.
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.
Deveaux
Peter G
PG
Department of Surgery, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY 40292, USA.
McCafferty
Michael H
MH
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
D003287:Contrast Media; D001466:Barium Sulfate