Intestinal obstruction due to bariolith impaction

Rev Esp Enferm Dig. 2023 Sep;115(9):519-520. doi: 10.17235/reed.2022.9084/2022.

Abstract

"Bariolith" is defined as the concretion of barium sulfate in the intestine after performing a radiological study with said contrast. Complications derived from the use of barium are exceptional, but appendicitis, intussusception, volvulus, ulceration, ischemia and perforation have been described. We present the case of a 62 years old woman, who underwent a EGD exploration on the 15th of January 2021 as a part of her study for suspected GERD.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Appendicitis*
  • Barium Sulfate
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Obstruction* / diagnostic imaging
  • Intestinal Obstruction* / etiology
  • Intestinal Obstruction* / surgery
  • Intestinal Volvulus* / complications
  • Intussusception* / complications
  • Middle Aged

Substances

  • Barium Sulfate