Barium Aspiration

Published Date: 19th July 2016

Publication Authors: Allsup S, Roome C, Varatharaj A

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A 70-year-old lady underwent a barium swallow for investigation of dysphagia and unfortunately aspirated a large quantity of contrast material, which dramatically illuminated the airspaces (Figure 1A). The patient received supportive care, chest physiotherapy and prophylactic antibiotics.

Varatharaj, A; Roome, C; Allsup, S. (2012).  Barium aspiration . QJM: An International Journal of Medicine. 105 (9), 903-04

 

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