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Barium appendicitis

J F Sisley, C W Wagner

    Southern Medical Journal
    |April 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Retained barium in the appendix can cause appendicitis and perforation. Physicians should consider this risk in asymptomatic patients with barium-filled appendices, but routine follow-up is not advised.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Radiology
    • Surgical Pathology

    Background:

    • Barium contrast studies are common diagnostic tools in radiology.
    • Appendicitis is a frequent surgical emergency.
    • Retained contrast material is an uncommon complication.

    Observation:

    • A case of acute appendicitis with perforation was observed.
    • The condition was associated with retained barium within the appendix.

    Findings:

    • Abnormally retained barium in the appendix can precipitate acute appendicitis.
    • This complication can occur even in asymptomatic individuals.

    Implications:

    • Clinicians must consider retained barium as a potential cause of appendicitis.
    • Avoid routine follow-up imaging for barium-filled appendices in asymptomatic patients.
    • This finding may influence diagnostic protocols for barium enemas.