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Appendicitis associated with recent barium study.

J J Bergman, G D Rosen, D A Moeller

    The Journal of Family Practice
    |May 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Barium retention in the appendix does not cause appendicitis. However, diseased appendices may retain barium, increasing the risk of developing appendicitis after a contrast study.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Imaging
    • Gastroenterology
    • Surgical Pathology

    Background:

    • Reports suggest a link between barium contrast studies and appendicitis.
    • The term "barium-induced appendicitis" has been used in medical literature.
    • The causal relationship requires further investigation.