Acute Respiratory Failure Caused by Aspiration of High Density Barium: A Case Report.
10.3348/jkrs.1994.30.6.1061
- Author:
Ik YANG
;
Ki Soon PARK
;
Yul LEE
;
Soo Young CHUNG
;
Eun A JUNG
- Publication Type:Case Report
- MeSH:
Aged;
Aged, 80 and over;
Barium*;
Deglutition Disorders;
Humans;
Respiratory Insufficiency*
- From:Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
1994;30(6):1061-1062
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Accidental aspiration of barium contrast medium during the upper gastrointestinal study can occur in patients with swallowing disorder, especially in the elderly patients. We experienced a case of respiratory failure followed by death within a few hours in a 85 year-old patient after barium aspiration.
