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Oesophageal-impacted denture requiring open surgery.

Y K D Chua1, J Y See, T K Ti

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology, Changi General Hospital, 2 Simei Street 3, Singapore 529889. dennis.chua.yk@gmail.com

Singapore Medical Journal
|August 23, 2006
PubMed
Summary

A patient successfully had an impacted denture removed from the esophagus via cervical esophagotomy after endoscopic removal failed. This surgical approach offers a safe alternative for complex esophageal foreign body cases.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Otolaryngology
  • Surgical Procedures

Background:

  • Foreign bodies in the esophagus present a significant clinical challenge.
  • Denture impaction is a rare but serious esophageal foreign body scenario.
  • Endoscopic removal is the standard first-line treatment for esophageal foreign bodies.

Observation:

  • A 36-year-old male presented with dysphagia after swallowing a denture.
  • Initial attempts at rigid esophagoscopy for denture removal were unsuccessful.
  • The patient experienced significant difficulty swallowing due to the impacted denture.

Findings:

  • Surgical removal of the impacted denture was successfully achieved through cervical esophagotomy.
  • The patient recovered without complications following the surgical intervention.

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  • Histopathological examination of the removed denture confirmed its integrity and composition.

    • Implications:

    • Cervical esophagotomy is a viable and safe alternative for impacted esophageal foreign bodies when endoscopy is hazardous or fails.
    • Prompt surgical intervention can lead to excellent patient outcomes in complex esophageal impaction cases.
    • This case highlights the importance of considering surgical options for esophageal foreign body management.