Published December 1997
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Journal article
Venous barium embolization, a rare, potentially fatal complication of barium enema: 2 case reports
Description
Venous embolization of barium has been recognized for 4 decades as one of the most dreaded complications of barium enema. Fortunately, the condition is extremely rare. In this report, the radiographic findings in 2 cases of venous embolization (one involving the portal vein and one systematic) are described, and ways to decrease the risk of this complication are discussed. (author)
Additional details
Publishing Information
- Journal Title
- Journal of the Canadian Association of Radiologists
- Journal Volume
- 48
- Journal Issue
- 5/6
- Series
- 9 refs., 5 figs.
- Journal Page Range
- p. 323-326.
- ISSN
- 0008-2902
- CODEN
- JCARAU
INIS
- Country of Publication
- Canada
- Country of Input or Organization
- Canada
- INIS RN
- 29030657
- Subject category
- S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE; S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
- Descriptors DEI
- ABDOMEN; BARIUM; COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY; CONTRAST MEDIA; EMBOLI; GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT; PELVIS; PORTAL SYSTEM; RADIOLOGY; RADIOTHERAPY; RETICULOENDOTHELIAL SYSTEM
- Descriptors DEC
- ALKALINE EARTH METALS; ANIMAL TISSUES; BLOOD VESSELS; BODY; BODY AREAS; CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM; DIGESTIVE SYSTEM; ELEMENTS; MEDICINE; METALS; ORGANS; THERAPY; TOMOGRAPHY; VEINS