Letter to the Editor
Swallowed Dental Bridge Perforating the Terminal Ileum
Abstract
To the Editor:
A 53-year-old male presented to the emergency department complaining of right iliac fossa pain 24 hours after swallowing his dental plate. On examination his abdomen displayed signs of right iliac fossa peritonism. He was taken to the theatre and, during the operation, a tooth was seen protruding from his terminal ileum. The dental plate was extracted through a small enterotomy which was closed primarily.
This content is limited to qualifying members.
Existing members, please login first
If you have an existing account please login now to access this article or view purchase options.
Purchase only this article ($25)
Create a free account, then purchase this article to download or access it online for 24 hours.
Purchase an SMJ online subscription ($75)
Create a free account, then purchase a subscription to get complete access to all articles for a full year.
Purchase a membership plan (fees vary)
Premium members can access all articles plus recieve many more benefits. View all membership plans and benefit packages.