Unexpected Barium Aspiration

• Main Authors: Avinash Vangara MD (Author), Dedeepya Gullapalli MD (Author), Tuong Vi Do DO (Author), Regina Chan DO (Author), Kathleen Kalafatis DO (Author), SubramanyaShyam Ganti MD (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SAGE Publishing, 2023-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

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...