Abstract
Introduction: Denture ingestion occurs commonly in the elderly and frequently impacted in the esophagus
due to the sharp edges. This can lead to serious complications such as perforation.
We are describing here a simple, cost effective and safe technique for removal of
dentures.
Material and methods: We used a handmade hood protector made from baby feeding nipple with rat-toothed
forceps to safely remove ingested denture in two middle aged patients. Both patients
had subcutaneous emphysema.
Results: Dentures were removed successfully in both patients. Following denture removal, endoscopic
examination of the esophagus did not show any sign of mucosal damage, ulceration,
bleeding, or perforation.
Conclusion: We successfully and safely removed denture from the stomach using handmade hood designed
from a baby feeding tube. It may be beneficial for wide visual field and safety. It
is an easy, effective, and safe design for the removal of sharp foreign bodies like
dentures.
Keywords
baby feeding nipple - denture - endoscope
