Colonic Perforation After Barium Examinations
Author Information
Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Kidogawa Hideo, Nonomura Ryo, Uehara Toshihito, Shinyama Shin, Okamoto Kohji
Primary Institution: Kitakyushu City Yahata Hospital, Kitakyushu, JPN
Hypothesis
What are the risks and mechanisms of colonic perforation following upper gastrointestinal barium examinations?
Conclusion
Colonic perforation due to barium examinations is rare but can lead to serious complications requiring surgical intervention.
Supporting Evidence
- Colonic perforation is a rare complication of barium examinations, occurring in approximately three cases per 1,010,000 examinations.
- Risk factors for perforation include advanced age, diverticulosis, and chronic constipation.
- Emergency surgery is often required to treat perforations caused by barium.
Takeaway
Sometimes, a test with barium can hurt your tummy and cause big problems, so doctors need to be careful.
Methodology
Case series detailing two patients who experienced colonic perforation after barium examinations.
Limitations
The study is based on only two cases, limiting the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
Two female patients, aged 53 and 74, with varying health histories.
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