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DENTURE IMPACTION IN THE OESOPHAGUS: CORRELATION OF SITE AND DURATION OF IMPACTION WITH SEQUELAE
A A Adeyemo1,2, S A Ogunkeyede2,3
1Institute of Child Health, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan.
Annals of Ibadan Postgraduate Medicine
|November 27, 2019
Summary
Accidentally swallowed dentures are an emergency, often lodging in the esophagus. Advanced age and female gender influence impaction site, with late presentation worsening outcomes for impacted dentures.
Area of Science:
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Gastroenterology
- Medical Device Design
Background:
- Accidental ingestion of dentures presents an otorhinolaryngology emergency.
- Denture base materials and esophageal anatomy influence impaction location.
- Swallowed dentures can compromise airway and esophageal function.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the impaction sites of swallowed dentures.
- To identify factors associated with denture impaction.
- To correlate impaction site and duration with patient outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective study of 27 patients with esophageal denture impaction.
- Data collected from August 2006 to September 2016.
- Analysis of demographic, clinical, and impaction data.
Main Results:
- The mean age of patients was 49.0 years.
- 85.2% of ingested dentures were upper dentures.
- Impaction commonly occurred in the upper cervical esophagus (elderly) and lower esophagus (females).
Conclusions:
- Advanced age and female gender are linked to specific denture impaction sites.
- Delayed presentation increases the risk of complications.
- Improved denture design and patient education on regular dental follow-ups are recommended.
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