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Barium contrast study converts partial small-bowel obstruction into a complete one. Report of 2 cases
A Assalia1, M Schein, M Hashmonai
1Department of Surgery B, Rambam Medical Center, Haifa, Israel.
South African Journal of Surgery. Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif Vir Chirurgie
|September 1, 1993
Abstract:
The use of barium contrast study is considered accurate and safe in suspected intestinal obstruction. However, the use of barium in 2 patients with small-bowel obstruction converted their partial obstruction into a complete one. This complication has been previously mentioned but not documented. The use of water-soluble agents may be safer.