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Journal of Minimal Access Surgery
Medknow Publications
ISSN: 0972-9941 EISSN: 0972-9941
Vol. 6, No. 4, 2010, pp. 119-121
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Bioline Code: ma10034
Full paper language: English
Document type: Case Report
Document available free of charge
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Journal of Minimal Access Surgery, Vol. 6, No. 4, 2010, pp. 119-121
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Thoracoscopic removal of impacted denture: Report of a case with review of literature
Dalvi, Abhay N.; Thapar, Vinay K.; Jagtap, Sachin; Barve, Devyani J.; Savarkar, Dattaraj P.; Garle, Mahadev N. & Shukla, Akash P.
Abstract
Impacted foreign bodies in the oesophagus are common. Because of their large size, rigidity and pointed edges, dentures get frequently impacted in the oesophagus and are difficult for endoscopic retrieval. Traditional thoracotomy for retrieval of impacted foreign bodies in the thoracic oesophagus is associated with significant morbidity. We present a case of impacted denture in the mid-oesophagus successfully removed using minimal access thoracoscopic procedure.
Keywords
Dentures, oesophageal foreign body, thoracoscopy
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