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Barium extravasation discovered some years after pyloromyotomy
R T Bramson1, C Buonomo, J G Blickman
1Division of Pediatric Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston 02114.
Pediatric Radiology
|January 1, 1994
Summary
A rare complication of pyloric stenosis surgery involves barium leakage into soft tissues, identified years later on X-rays. Recognizing this barium granuloma can prevent unnecessary diagnostic tests in children.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Gastrointestinal Radiology
Background:
- Pyloric stenosis is a common surgical condition in infants.
- Post-operative imaging may reveal unexpected findings.
- Barium contrast studies are frequently used for diagnosis.