High resolution computed tomography appearances of late sequelae of barium aspiration in an asymptomatic young child.

摘要: ABSTRACT Barium aspiration is a well-known complication of upper gastro-intestinal studies. Consequences are generally insignificant and leave no permanent changes in the lung parenchyma. However, large quantities high density barium, if aspirated, lead to silent interstitial fibrosis. High-resolution computed tomography HRCT appearances have been demonstrated adults; few such reports available pediatric literature. We report case child who aspirated barium 3 months before this presentation. The presented with review