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Pneumomediastinum after double-contrast barium enema examination: a sign of colonic perforation.

Abstract
Pneumomediastinum as an iatrogenic complication of a diagnostic procedure is rare [1-7]. We report a case of pneumomediastinum following a double-contrast barium enema examination. With the increasing use of double-contrast barium studies, pneumomediastinum may be an important sign of rupture of the colon during this examination.
AuthorsP J Beerman, D W Gelfand, D J Ott
JournalAJR. American journal of roentgenology (AJR Am J Roentgenol) Vol. 136 Issue 1 Pg. 197-8 (Jan 1981) ISSN: 0361-803X [Print] United States
PMID6779569 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Barium Sulfate
Topics
  • Aged
  • Barium Sulfate
  • Colon (injuries)
  • Enema (adverse effects)
  • Humans
  • Iatrogenic Disease (diagnostic imaging)
  • Male
  • Mediastinal Emphysema (diagnostic imaging, etiology)
  • Radiography
  • Rupture

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