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Overlooked impacted dentures and their unusual complications
1E.N.T. Department, Maulana Azad Medical College and Associated L.N.J.P.N. and G.B. Pant Hospital, 110002 New Delhi.
Summary
Overlooked impacted dentures in the esophagus can cause serious complications. These rare cases highlight the risks of prolonged obstruction, including nerve paralysis and esophageal diverticula.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Otolaryngology
- Medical Case Reports
Background:
- Impacted foreign bodies in the esophagus are uncommon.
- Dentures are a potential esophageal foreign body, particularly in edentulous patients.
- Prolonged impaction can lead to significant morbidity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report two unusual cases of overlooked impacted dentures in the esophagus.
- To document the severe complications arising from prolonged esophageal obstruction by dentures.
- To emphasize the importance of timely diagnosis and management of esophageal foreign bodies.
Main Methods:
- Case report analysis of two patients with impacted esophageal dentures.
- Review of clinical presentation, diagnostic imaging, and management strategies.
- Documentation of associated complications, including Bilateral Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Paralysis and Oesophageal Diverticuli.
Main Results:
- Two cases of impacted esophageal dentures, with impaction durations of 3 months and 2 years, were identified.
- Complications observed included Bilateral Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Paralysis and Oesophageal Diverticuli.
- These complications were directly attributed to the prolonged esophageal obstruction.
Conclusions:
- Overlooked impacted dentures can cause severe and delayed esophageal complications.
- Bilateral Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Paralysis and Oesophageal Diverticuli are potential sequelae of chronic denture impaction.
- Prompt recognition and removal of esophageal foreign bodies are crucial to prevent serious morbidity.
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