Laparoscopic removal of a swallowed toothbrush.

J. D. Wishner; A. M. Rogers

doi:10.1007/s004649900393

Laparoscopic removal of a swallowed toothbrush.

J. D. Wishner, A. M. Rogers

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Abstract

Toothbrush swallowing is an uncommon occurrence. Unlike most cases of foreign-body ingestion, there have been no cases of spontaneous passage reported. Consequently, prompt removal is recommended before complications develop. We report a case of toothbrush ingestion which failed attempted endoscopic removal. This patient was managed successfully with laparoscopic assisted removal via gastrotomy. We recommend this approach for the removal of any ingested foreign bodies when surgical intervention is indicated.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	472-473
Number of pages	2
Journal	Surgical endoscopy
Volume	11
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s004649900393
State	Published - May 1997

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Surgery

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