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Toothbrush swallowing.

A D Kirk1, B A Bowers, J A Moylan

  • 1Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC.

Archives of Surgery (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
|March 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary
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Toothbrush swallowing is rare but dangerous, with no reported spontaneous recoveries. Endoscopic retrieval is recommended to prevent serious gastrointestinal complications like perforation.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Medical Case Reports

Background:

  • Toothbrush ingestion is an uncommon event.
  • Literature review on gastrointestinal foreign bodies.

Observation:

  • Four new cases of toothbrush swallowing were identified.
  • A total of 31 toothbrushes have been reported in the gastrointestinal tract.

Findings:

  • No ingested toothbrushes have passed spontaneously.
  • Complications include gastritis, mucosal tears, and perforation due to pressure necrosis.

Implications:

  • Endoscopic retrieval is the primary treatment strategy.
  • Postoperative monitoring is crucial for potential esophageal or gastric injuries.