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Barium Granuloma of the Rectum

1975; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Volume: 181; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1097/00000658-197504000-00009

1528-1140

Joseph W. Lewis, Morris D. Kerstein, Neal Koss,

Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments

Barium sulfate granulamo of the rectum may develop when this contrast material is forced through a discondinuity in the rectal mucosa. The ensuing mass may be confused with carcioma. Properative biopsy and attention to plain films will prevent unnecessary inappropriate surgery.