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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Case Reports
  • Medical Device Complications

Background:

  • Foreign body ingestion is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality.
  • Denture ingestion, though uncommon, poses unique diagnostic and management challenges.
  • Elderly patients with comorbidities are at increased risk for complications from ingested foreign bodies.

Observation:

  • A case report of an elderly male with pulmonary and musculoskeletal comorbidities presented with an acute abdomen.
  • A poorly fitting denture was identified as the ingested foreign body.
  • The patient exhibited signs of duodenal perforation.

Findings:

  • A pin attached to the denture caused perforation of the first part of the duodenum.
  • Radiographic findings included a radiopaque density in the abdomen and pneumoperitoneum (air under the diaphragm).
  • Surgical intervention was required for management.

Implications:

  • Surgeons managing acute care patients must be aware of various denture designs and constructions.
  • Prompt recognition and surgical management are crucial for favorable outcomes in foreign body perforation.
  • This case underscores the importance of considering dental appliances in the differential diagnosis of acute abdominal presentations.