Prolonged Impacted Denture in the Esophagus Mimicking Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Case Report

Abstract

Accidental ingestion of denture resulting in esophageal impaction is fairly reported in the literature. It is, however, uncommon to find such impaction lasting more than a few days without the development of serious complications. We present a 38-year-old man with denture impaction in the esophagus for 20 years who presented with features of gastroesophageal reflux disease. This case brings to the fore the need for a thorough evaluation of all patients who incidentally ingest denture irrespective of the severity of the initial symptoms.

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Abiodun Christopher Jemilohun, Moses Layiwola Adeoti

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  • EP ID EP309531
  • DOI 10.9734/IJMPCR/2017/35978
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Abiodun Christopher Jemilohun, Moses Layiwola Adeoti (2017). Prolonged Impacted Denture in the Esophagus Mimicking Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Case Report. International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports, 9(5), 1-5. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-309531