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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Case Reports

Background:

  • Accidental ingestion of foreign bodies is relatively common.
  • Most foreign bodies pass through the gastrointestinal tract without complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a rare case of intestinal perforation secondary to a swallowed dental foreign body.
  • To highlight the potential serious complications of ingested foreign objects.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of a 53-year-old male.
  • Clinical presentation, surgical findings, and management of a swallowed dental bridge.
  • Review of literature on foreign body ingestion complications.

Main Results:

  • The patient presented with generalized abdominal pain one week after ingesting a dental bridge.
  • Laparotomy revealed a distal ileal perforation.
  • An ileocecal resection was performed for the perforation.

Conclusions:

  • Ingested foreign bodies, even dental appliances, can lead to severe gastrointestinal complications such as perforation.
  • Prompt surgical intervention is crucial in cases of suspected foreign body-induced intestinal injury.