Adverse effects of barium sulfate in the biliary tract.
Reflux of barium sulfate preparations into the biliary tract is rare, but serious complications have been recorded. To consider the implications of such reflux through enterobiliary stents, the literature was reviewed. A case illustrating such an occurrence is presented. Based upon the limited literature available, barium suspension may be retained in particular circumstances and cause or contribute to stent occlusion.
Department of Radiology, Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, Wigan, United Kingdom.
Anna
A
Walsham
Jörg
J
Larsen
D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001466:Barium Sulfate / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001655:Bile Reflux / Q000150:complications*; D001659:Biliary Tract / Q000503:physiopathology; D002779:Cholestasis / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003251:Constriction, Pathologic / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000628:therapy; D004322:Drainage; D004867:Equipment Design; D004868:Equipment Failure; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015607:Stents / Q000009:adverse effects
D001466:Barium Sulfate