Retention of a Swallowed Dental Tool in the Small Bowel: Unusual Lodgment and Prolonged Conservative Management

Retention of a Swallowed Dental Tool in the Small Bowel: Unusual Lodgment and Prolonged Conservative Management

Accidental ingestion of foreign bodies during dental procedures is relatively common, with the potential for serious complications, including intestinal perforations and severe pulmonary disorders. Our case report describes the prolonged, asymptomatic retention of a swallowed hex driver in the small...

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Main Authors: Ken Chapman Kigozi, Nevis Agirembabazi, Andrew Marvin Kanyike, Racheal Nalunkuma, Rachael Mukisa Nakandi, Simon Peter Nsingo, Robinson Ssebuufu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2024-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Dentistry
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/crid/5586308
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