An unusual oesophageal foreign body: A total denture

KAVALCI C., SAYHAN M. B., Durukan D., SEZENLER E., Sogut Ö.

Hong Kong Journal of Emergency Medicine, vol.20, no.5, pp.317-319, 2013 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 20 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Doi Number: 10.1177/102490791302000511
  • Journal Name: Hong Kong Journal of Emergency Medicine
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.317-319
  • Keywords: Dysphagia, Oesophagoscopy, Radiograph, Radiopaque
  • Trakya University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

A mentally retarded man ingested a total denture and the denture was impacted at the cervical oesophagus. Plain X-ray imaging confirmed the diagnosis. The denture was removed via a rigid oesophagoscope. The clinical management was discussed.