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Case Reports
. 1993 Apr;107(4):347-8.
doi: 10.1017/s002221510012300x.

Acute pneumonitis caused by low density barium sulphate aspiration

J P Pracy  1 , P Q Montgomery, N Reading
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Case Reports

Acute pneumonitis caused by low density barium sulphate aspiration

J P Pracy et al. J Laryngol Otol. 1993 Apr.

Abstract

The aspiration of contrast medium during the investigation of swallowing disorders is a well recognized hazard. It is therefore essential that the contrast medium administered is non-irritant to the lungs. A case is presented to illustrate the problems associated with the aspiration of a relatively non-irritant contrast medium.

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