Abstract
Foreign body denture is common among edentulous adults because of decrease the sensitivity of the oral cavity. Carelessness in handling dentures and failure to seek early medical attention even the denture has broken are among the contributing factors. Persistence of symptoms with normal radiograph findings still require further actions which include surgical intervention. Rigid esophagoscopy remain as standard treatment modality for removal of foreign body.Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.17(3) 2018 p.515-517
Highlights
The esophagus is a tubular structure about 25 cm in length[1]
In view of positive and persistent clinical symptoms, he was planned for direct laryngoscopy, esophagoscopy and removal of foreign body (FB) in the operating room under general anesthesia on the same day
)LJXUH3UHRSHUDWLYHSODLQUDGLRJUDSKRIQHFNLQ$3DQG ODWHUDOYLHZVKRZQR)%VHHQ Discussion The important point in managing case of suspected impaction of esophageal FBs is to decide the need to proceed with esophageal endoscopy
Summary
The esophagus is a tubular structure about 25 cm in length[1]. There are 4 area of constrictions where foreign body (FB) are more likely to be lodged. The patients can usually able to localize FB in the upper esophagus more accurate compared to the lower two third of the structure. In view of positive and persistent clinical symptoms, he was planned for direct laryngoscopy, esophagoscopy and removal of FB in the operating room under general anesthesia on the same day. Correspondence to: Dr Irfan Mohamad, Associate Professor, Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia Health Campus,16150 Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia.
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