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Swallowed dentures: Two cases and a review
Mahir Gachabayov1, Mubariz Isaev2, Lala Orujova3
1Department of Abdominal Surgery, Vladimir City Clinical Hospital of Emergency Medicine, Vladimir, Russia.
Annals of Medicine and Surgery (2012)
|December 5, 2015
Summary
Accidental ingestion of dentures, both fixed and removable, can lead to serious complications like bowel obstruction. Prompt dental attention for loose dentures is crucial for prevention.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Emergency Medicine
- Dental Surgery
Background:
- Denture ingestion poses risks requiring multidisciplinary awareness for prevention and treatment.
- Complications include viscus necrosis, perforation, fistulae, bleeding, and obstruction.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the risks and rare complications of accidental denture ingestion.
- To emphasize the importance of dental care for loose dentures.
Main Methods:
- Case report of a 54-year-old female with small bowel obstruction due to a swallowed denture.
- Case report of a 31-year-old male with a fixed denture impacted in the ileocecal valve.
Main Results:
- The first patient required surgery (laparotomy, enterotomy) for denture retrieval.
- The second patient's denture passed spontaneously before colonoscopy.
- Small bowel impaction is rare and often leads to perforation, with obstruction being even rarer.
Conclusions:
- Denture ingestion, though rare in healthy individuals, can occur with dislodged fixed or removable dentures.
- Loose dentures are a significant risk factor, necessitating prompt dental consultation.
- Early diagnosis and treatment are vital for managing denture ingestion complications.
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