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ArticleCureus2024

Inadvertent Ingestion of Orthodontic Wire Impacted in the Esophagus, Mistaken for a Chicken Bone.

Alasdair W Mayer, Assem Shayah

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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2 authors.

Alasdair W MayerENT, York Teaching Hospital, York, GBR.
Assem ShayahENT, York Teaching Hospital, York, GBR.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Accidental ingestion of foreign bodies frequently necessitates emergency department visits, with many cases requiring surgical consultation. Although most ingested items pass through the gastrointestinal tract uneventfully, orthodontic components, such as wires, present a specific risk due to their shape and material properties. This report describes a rare case of a 13-year-old male adolescent whose initial presentation suggested ingestion of a chicken bone. He was later found to have an orthodontic archwire impacted in the esophagus, which was successfully removed via rigid esophagoscopy. This case highlights the need to consider orthodontic devices as potential foreign bodies in adolescents, emphasizing that such objects may be ingested inadvertently. Prompt imaging and intervention are critical to prevent complications, such as obstruction or perforation, ensuring patient safety and optimal clinical outcomes.

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accidentalesophageal foreign bodyorthodontic applianceorthodontic arch wirerigid esophagoscopy

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PMID39781113
PMCPMC11710859

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