An impacted denture in the lower esophagus- removal by surgical method -a case report

Author: 
Dr. Sunil Kumar Negi, Dr. D.K Verma, Dr. Bharat and Dr. Cliffin Mathai Kattoor

Accidentally swallowed dentures are one of most common foreign bodies of upper digestive tract in elderly people and it can lead to severe complications such as esophageal rupture , hematemesis and mediastinitis. Therefore an early detection and early intervention are important. We are reporting a case of accidentally swallowed denture. After failure of endoscopic retrieval, patient underwent surgery. This case highlights the importance of surgical intervention for patients with impacted dentures.

Paper No: 
3738