Abstract
Bariumsulfaat is een niet-oplosbare contrastvloeistof die bij radiografisch onderzoek van het spijsverteringsstelsel routinematig wordt gebruikt. Tijdens het onderzoek kan er bariumaspiratie optreden, wat ernstige complicaties kan veroorzaken bij zowel mens als dier. In deze casuïstiek wordt een geval van bariumaspiratie beschreven bij een gastro-intestinaal onderzoek van een vier jaar oude, gesteriliseerde pers. Radiografisch en pathologisch onderzoek bevestigde de diagnose van bariumaspiratie.
Highlights
Aspiration is the inhalation of any foreign substance into the airways beyond the vocal cords
Barium sulphate is commonly used for examination of the gastrointestinal tract in humans and animals
In the present case report a Persian cat is described that developed acute respiratory failure following aspiration of large amounts of barium and gastric acid during a gastrointestinal radiographic contrast examination
Summary
Aspiration is the inhalation of any foreign substance into the airways beyond the vocal cords. Barium sulphate is commonly used for examination of the gastrointestinal tract in humans and animals. Aspiration of the stomach contents, including the barium meal, has been reported to cause variable degrees of lung insult or death of the affected human or animal (Pracy et al, 1993; Gray et al, 1989). Barium sulphate is not expected to cause severe pulmonary injury, because it is an inert and non-irritant substance. In the present case report a Persian cat is described that developed acute respiratory failure following aspiration of large amounts of barium and gastric acid during a gastrointestinal radiographic contrast examination
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