Swallowed dental bridge causing ileal perforation: a case report
2008
Swallowed Dental Bridge Causes Intestinal Perforation
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Rashid Farhan, Simpson John, Ananthakrishnan G, Tierney Gillian M
Primary Institution: Department of Surgery, Derby City General Hospital
Conclusion
Swallowing foreign objects like dental bridges can lead to serious complications such as intestinal perforation.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient experienced abdominal pain after swallowing a dental bridge.
- Surgical intervention was required due to intestinal perforation.
- Most swallowed foreign bodies pass without issue, but complications can occur.
Takeaway
If you swallow something like a dental bridge, it can get stuck and hurt your insides, which might need a doctor to fix it.
Methodology
Case report detailing the medical history, examination, and surgical intervention of a patient who swallowed a dental bridge.
Participant Demographics
One 53-year-old male patient.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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