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Barioliths consist of inspissated barium mixed with feces. They are a rare complication after barium contrast roentgenography and occur almost exclusively in the large bowel. Mostly asymptomatic or causing only slight symptoms and signs, they may persist for months or years. We report a severe case of cecal bariolith. Clinical symptoms and signs, radiological findings, intraoperative findings, and histology are presented and discussed with reference to the literature.
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Wetscher, G., Schwab, G., Lungenschmid, D. et al. Incarcerated bariolith of the cecum eight months after a barium meal. Clin Investig 70, 156–158 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00227359
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