Toothbrush swallowing.
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Kirk, AD; Bowers, BA; Moylan, JA; Meyers, WC
Published in: Arch Surg
March 1988
We encountered four cases of toothbrush swallowing and reviewed the literature on this subject. A total of 31 toothbrushes within the gastrointestinal tract have been reported. None have passed spontaneously. Several have caused significant complications related to pressure necrosis, including gastritis, mucosal tears, and perforation. The recommended treatment is endoscopic retrieval and postoperative monitoring for 24 hours in case of esophageal or gastric injury.
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Arch Surg
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0004-0010
Publication Date
March 1988
Volume
123
Issue
3
Start / End Page
382 / 384
Location
United States
Related Subject Headings
- Surgery
- Stomach
- Middle Aged
- Male
- Humans
- Foreign Bodies
- Female
- Esophagus
- Dental Devices, Home Care
- Adult
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Kirk, A. D., Bowers, B. A., Moylan, J. A., & Meyers, W. C. (1988). Toothbrush swallowing. Arch Surg, 123(3), 382–384. https://doi.org/10.1001/archsurg.1988.01400270122020
Kirk, A. D., B. A. Bowers, J. A. Moylan, and W. C. Meyers. “Toothbrush swallowing.” Arch Surg 123, no. 3 (March 1988): 382–84. https://doi.org/10.1001/archsurg.1988.01400270122020.
Kirk AD, Bowers BA, Moylan JA, Meyers WC. Toothbrush swallowing. Arch Surg. 1988 Mar;123(3):382–4.
Kirk, A. D., et al. “Toothbrush swallowing.” Arch Surg, vol. 123, no. 3, Mar. 1988, pp. 382–84. Pubmed, doi:10.1001/archsurg.1988.01400270122020.
Kirk AD, Bowers BA, Moylan JA, Meyers WC. Toothbrush swallowing. Arch Surg. 1988 Mar;123(3):382–384.
Published In
Arch Surg
DOI
ISSN
0004-0010
Publication Date
March 1988
Volume
123
Issue
3
Start / End Page
382 / 384
Location
United States
Related Subject Headings
- Surgery
- Stomach
- Middle Aged
- Male
- Humans
- Foreign Bodies
- Female
- Esophagus
- Dental Devices, Home Care
- Adult