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Large-Volume Barium Aspiration

Year: 2015

Type: article

Abstract: We present a case of large-volume barium aspiration in a 56-year-old woman with stage IV tongue squamous cell carcinoma and longstanding dysphagia. The patient rapidly developed hypoxemic respiratory failure from the resultant chemical pneumonitis. However, her respiratory status improved with supportive care alone in 48 hours. Barium aspiration is rare and often produces dramatic radiographic findings, but is generally associated with a favorable prognosis.

Source: Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings

DOI: 10.1080/08998280.2015.11929222

Authors: Gregory L. Hundemer, Varun Kumar, Muthiah Vaduganathan

Institutions: Harvard University, Baylor College of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Dysphagia Assessment and Management

Subfield: Speech and Hearing

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2416686105

FWCI: 1.462

Cites: 13

Cited by: 9

Related to: 10