Foreign Body Ingestion: A Curious Case of the Missing Denture
Foreign body ingestion is an under-recognized hazard in adults, especially in the elderly where it may lead to significant morbidity and even mortality. We present the case of an elderly patient who ingested her denture without any reported symptoms. After early recognition, endoscopic retrieval of...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-09-01
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| Series: | Geriatrics |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2308-3417/5/3/49 |