Anesth Pain Med.  2015 Apr;10(2):138-140. 10.17085/apm.2015.10.2.138.

Accidental ingestion of a fixed partial denture during general anesthesia: A case report

• Kim KN
• Kim KS
• Lee HJ
• Oh YN

• KMID: 2148049
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.17085/apm.2015.10.2.138

Abstract

Swallowing a foreign body of dental origin is a rare occurrence; but, it can be dangerous if the foreign body is large, sharp, and pointed. We report a case in which a large fixed partial denture became dislodged and was ingested while the patient was undergoing general anesthesia, and was removed postoperatively with endoscopy. Anesthesiologists should understand the dangers and recognize this complication when it occurs, and prepare a suitable treatment plan.

Keyword

General anesthesia; Ingestion; Partial denture

MeSH Terms

Anesthesia, General*
Deglutition
Denture, Partial
Denture, Partial, Fixed*
Eating*
Endoscopy
Foreign Bodies
Humans