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Dentures: difficult oesophageal foreign bodies

P C Willsher1, C P Clarke, F J Daniel

  • 1Thoracic Surgical Unit, Austin Hospital, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia.

The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery
|September 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Swallowing dentures is rare but challenging due to their radiolucent nature and odd shape. Early rigid esophagoscopy is the recommended method for investigating and removing these esophageal foreign bodies.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Otolaryngology
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Esophageal foreign bodies are common, but denture ingestion is infrequent.
  • Ingested dentures present unique challenges for diagnosis and removal due to their radiolucent properties and irregular anatomy.