Open AccessSwallowed Dental Bridge Refractory to Endoscopic Removal
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of gastroenterology and digestive systems
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2640-7477
DOI - 10.33140/jgds.04.02.03
Subject(s) - alimentary tract , clinical practice , foreign body ingestion , foreign body , bridge (graph theory) , presentation (obstetrics) , endoscopy , dental practice , medicine , foreign bodies , ingestion , face (sociological concept) , surgery , dentistry , nursing , philosophy , linguistics
Foreign body ingestion is a common issue that gastroenterologists face in clinical practice and a common cause of emergent endoscopy. While most foreign objects pass through the alimentary tract, some objects often require immediate attention and removal. The presentation and properties of these items can help guide clinical practice when routine solutions fail.