Barium granuloma of the sigmoid colon

J Clin Gastroenterol. 1988 Feb;10(1):98-100. doi: 10.1097/00004836-198802000-00022.

Abstract

Barium granuloma (BG) is an unusual complication of barium enema that occurs due to the intravasation of barium into the colonic wall as a result of mucosal injury from an enema tip, overinflation of the rectal balloon, or intrinsic disease such as ulcerative colitis. We report a case of BG from a barium enema performed within 24 h after a proctoscopic biopsy. It was detected 5 years later when the patient developed persistent low back pain.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Barium Sulfate / adverse effects*
  • Enema
  • Female
  • Granuloma / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Sigmoid Diseases / etiology*

Substances

  • Barium Sulfate