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.
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Authors | P J Beerman, D W Gelfand, D J Ott |
Journal | AJR. American journal of roentgenology
(AJR Am J Roentgenol)
Vol. 136
Issue 1
Pg. 197-8
(Jan 1981)
ISSN: 0361-803X [Print] United States |
PMID | 6779569
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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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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