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Intramural barium in ischemic colitis

A new radiographic finding

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Two cases of ischemic colitis are presented, demonstrating a new radiographic finding of intramural dissection of barium. Colonoscopic findings were compatible with that diagnosis. Deep, discrete ulcerations were observed during the healing process. Both patients recovered and prolonged retention of the intramural barium was seen.

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  1. Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, and Department of Radiology, University of Oregon Medical School, 3181 Southwest Sam Jackson Park Road, 97201, Portland, Oregon

    John H. Greves III MD, Theodore W. Bohlman MD, Louis H. Frische MD & Ronald M. Katon MD

  2. Gastroenterology Section, Veterans Administration Hospital, Portland, Oregon

    John H. Greves III MD, Theodore W. Bohlman MD, Louis H. Frische MD & Ronald M. Katon MD

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Greves, J.H., Bohlman, T.W., Frische, L.H. et al. Intramural barium in ischemic colitis. Digest Dis Sci 21, 257–262 (1976). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01095899

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