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Planned delayed operation for barium extravasation into the peritoneal cavity

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Background

Extravasation of barium into the peritoneal cavity occurs rarely but has lethal results.

Case

We describe a case of extravasation from the small bowel that was initially managed medically before a planned, delayed operation. We discuss the benefit/risk of delayed operation and reoperation.

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  1. Department of Surgery, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY, 40292, USA

    Peter G. Deveaux & Michael H. McCafferty

  2. Digestive Health Center, UofL Health Care, University of Louisville Hospital, Louisville, KY, 40292, USA

    Peter G. Deveaux & Michael H. McCafferty

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Deveaux, P.G., McCafferty, M.H. Planned delayed operation for barium extravasation into the peritoneal cavity. Int J Colorectal Dis 21, 392–394 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00384-005-0004-6

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