Abstract
The aspiration of a foreign body is a rare occurrence in adults.We present a
case of a missing partial denture, which remained undetected clinically and
radiographically at the initial presentation to the accident and emergency
department, leading to discharge of the patient with the partial denture still
lodged within the oropharynx. This case highlights that clinicians should be
aware of potential hazards associated with denture wear in individuals who
are at high risk of tracheobronchial aspiration and as such be able to recognise any arising complications.
case of a missing partial denture, which remained undetected clinically and
radiographically at the initial presentation to the accident and emergency
department, leading to discharge of the patient with the partial denture still
lodged within the oropharynx. This case highlights that clinicians should be
aware of potential hazards associated with denture wear in individuals who
are at high risk of tracheobronchial aspiration and as such be able to recognise any arising complications.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 88-91 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Oral Surgery |
| Volume | 7 |
| Issue number | S1 |
| Early online date | 10 Jul 2014 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Dec 2014 |
Keywords
- Complication
- Denture
- Inhale
- Swallow