Rectal perforation after barium enema: A case report

Josiana Duarte, P Pereira, Ana Sofia Gonçalves Sobral, João Pedro Rosa de Oliveira, Henrique Rita, José António de Sousa e Costa

Clinical Case Reports · 2019 · 11 citations · 3 references

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Abstract

Colorectal perforation after barium enema it is a rare complication, but has a high mortality rate. With the emergence of endoscopic examinations, barium enemas have fallen into disuse and doctors are less aware of its complications. This case is of the utmost importance as failure to recognize it could be fatal.

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