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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Endoscopy
  • Case Reports

Background:

  • Accidental toothbrush ingestion is exceedingly rare, predominantly observed in patients with psychiatric disorders like schizophrenia, bulimia, or anorexia nervosa.
  • Spontaneous rectal expulsion of swallowed toothbrushes is undocumented, necessitating prompt gastrointestinal tract extraction via surgical or endoscopic means.

Observation:

  • A psychologically healthy woman accidentally ingested a toothbrush while cleaning her tongue.
  • The toothbrush was lodged in the esophagus.

Findings:

  • Successful endoscopic extraction of the ingested toothbrush from the esophagus was achieved.
  • The procedure was completed without any complications.

Implications:

  • This case expands the clinical understanding of accidental foreign body ingestion, demonstrating a successful outcome in a patient without pre-existing psychiatric conditions.
  • It underscores the efficacy and safety of endoscopic intervention for esophageal toothbrush foreign bodies.
  • Highlights the importance of considering non-psychiatric causes for foreign body ingestion.