Unexpected Barium Aspiration

A barium esophagram is a diagnostic test used for the evaluation of dysphagia. However, this test has the potential risk for aspiration of the barium contrast. Barium aspiration typically localizes to the right lower lobe or left lingular lobe. We present a case of barium aspiration localized to the...

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Main Authors: Avinash Vangara MD, Dedeepya Gullapalli MD, Tuong Vi Do DO, Regina Chan DO, Kathleen Kalafatis DO, SubramanyaShyam Ganti MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2023-06-01
Series:Journal of Investigative Medicine High Impact Case Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/23247096231181867