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, cilt.20, sa.5, ss.317-319, 2013 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 20 Sayı: 5
  • Basım Tarihi: 2013
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1177/102490791302000511
  • Dergi Adı: Hong Kong Journal of Emergency Medicine
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.317-319
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Dysphagia, Oesophagoscopy, Radiograph, Radiopaque
  • Trakya Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

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.