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Morcos, S.K. (2006). Barium Preparations: Safety Issues. In: Thomsen, H.S. (eds) Contrast Media. Medical Radiology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-27742-0_20
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