Open AccessRectal perforation after barium enema: A case report
Author(s) -
Duarte Josiana de Oliveira Martins,
Pereira Paula Maria Lobato Pestana,
Sobral Ana Sofia Gonçalves,
Oliveira João Pedro Rosa,
Rita Henrique José Barrelas,
Sousa e Costa José António
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.2563
Subject(s) - medicine , barium enema , perforation , complication , enema , surgery , radiology , colonoscopy , general surgery , colorectal cancer , cancer , materials science , punching , metallurgy
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.