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Acute pneumonitis caused by low density barium sulphate aspiration

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

J. P. M. Pracy ,
P. Q. Montgomery  and
N. Reading
J. P. M. Pracy*
Affiliation:
(London)
P. Q. Montgomery
Affiliation:
(London)
N. Reading
Affiliation:
(London)
*
J. P. M. Pracy, F.R.C.S., Department of Otolaryngology, Whipps Cross Hospital, Walthamstow, London Ell
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Abstract

The aspiration of contrast medium during the investigation of swallowing disorders is a well recognized hazard. It is therefore essential that the contrast medium administered is non-irritant to the lungs. A case is presented to illustrate the problems associated with the aspiration of a relatively non-irritant contrast medium.

Keywords

PneumoniaaspirationBarium sulphate
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 107 , Issue 4 , April 1993 , pp. 347 - 348
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1993

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