Role of the double-contrast barium enema in rectal stenosis due to suppositories containing paracetamol and acetylsalicylic acid

Self-treatment of chronic headache with suppositories containing paracetamol and acetylsalicylic acid may lead to serious complications. We report the radiological features of five cases of rectal stenosis following the use of such suppositories. The role of the double-contrast barium enema in sugge...

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Published in:European radiology 1998-01, Vol.8 (7), p.1217-1220
Main Authors: Tannouri, F, Lalmand, B, Zalcman, M, Peny, M O, Van Gossum, A, Van Gansbeke, D, Gevenois, P A, Struyven, J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Analgesics - administration & dosage
Analgesics - adverse effects
Barium Sulfate
Colorectal cancer
Constriction, Pathologic - chemically induced
Constriction, Pathologic - diagnostic imaging
Contrast Media
Enema
Female
Headache - drug therapy
Humans
Medical diagnosis
Morphinans - administration & dosage
Morphinans - adverse effects
Pneumoradiography
Rectal Diseases - chemically induced
Rectal Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Rectum - diagnostic imaging
Self Medication
Suppositories
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Summary:Self-treatment of chronic headache with suppositories containing paracetamol and acetylsalicylic acid may lead to serious complications. We report the radiological features of five cases of rectal stenosis following the use of such suppositories. The role of the double-contrast barium enema in suggesting the diagnosis of this complication of a chronic and often unrecognized self-treatment is emphasized.
ISSN:0938-7994
1432-1084
DOI:10.1007/s003300050538