Dental Prothesis Found in the Jejuno (3 of 9)

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Foreign bodies in the upper GI tract are usually swallowed, purposefully or accidentally. Undigestible objects may be intentionally swallowed by children and demented adults. Denture wearers, the elderly, and inebriated people are prone to accidentally swallowing inadequately masticated food (particularly meat ), which may become impacted in the esophagus. Smugglers who swallow drug-filled balloons, vials, or packages to escape detection (body packers or body stuffers) may develop intestinal obstruction. The packaging may rupture, leading to drug overdose.

tags: Dental Jejuno Prothesis

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