A barium chemobezoar in an infant.
A case report is presented of an infant who developed a large barium concretion proximal to a jejunal anastomosis. A brief literature review outlines the issues involved in the indications for, and choice of, contrast material for use in the precise radiological diagnosis of upper intestinal obstruction in infants.
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Department of Clinical Surgical Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, the University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago. trevana@wow.net
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Leach
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D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D001464:Barium / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001630:Bezoars / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis*; D007583:Jejunum / Q000601:surgery*; D011859:Radiography; D012307:Risk Factors
D003287:Contrast Media; D001464:Barium