Barium periostitis: an intraoral complication following barium swallow

Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. 2007 May;103(5):e33-7. doi: 10.1016/j.tripleo.2006.11.020. Epub 2007 Feb 21.

Abstract

Barium is used with great frequency for various gastrointestinal radiographic studies. Complications arising from the use of barium are uncommon and can range from peritonitis, pneumonitis, vascular intravasation, allergic reactions, and even "barium appendicitis." We report a case of an unusual complication, periostitis, from the use of barium in a 46-year-old male.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Barium Sulfate / adverse effects*
  • Contrast Media / adverse effects*
  • Gastroplasty
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mandibular Advancement
  • Mandibular Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Middle Aged
  • Obesity, Morbid / complications
  • Periostitis / chemically induced*
  • Preoperative Care
  • Sleep Apnea, Obstructive / etiology
  • Sleep Apnea, Obstructive / surgery

Substances

  • Contrast Media
  • Barium Sulfate