Perforation of the duodenum by an ingested toothbrush

Chao, Hsun Chin; Chao, Tzu‐Chieh

doi:10.3748/wjg.14.4410

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“…In cases in which the object was lodged in the stomach, early removal was advised to minimize gastritis, ulceration and obstruction, as well as to avoid perforation [19]. The latter option may be associated with a considerably high mortality and morbidity [39].…”

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Is it safe to use a toothbrush?

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2014

Acta Odontologica Scandinavica

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The combined evidence related to serious adverse events as presented in case reports showed that the oral use of a toothbrush can be associated with ingestion, impaction, instant trauma, gingival traumatic injury and seizures. Given the incidence of reporting, important recommendations are that a toothbrush should not be used to induce vomiting, nor should people walk or run with this device in their mouths, especially children.

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Is it safe to use a toothbrush?

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2014

Acta Odontologica Scandinavica

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“…Perforation of the gastrointestinal tract may lead to peritonitis [2]. Duodenal perforation in children due to ingested toothbrush and lollipop stick has been reported [3,4]. In our case, the hair clip was entrapped in fourth part of duodenum and resulted in perforation with protrusion of two sharp prongs of clip that lead to colonic perforation as well.…”

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Ingested Foreign Body Causing Duodenal and Colonic Perforations in a Child

2017

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“…The retroperitoneal, relatively immobile, and rigid nature of the duodenum as well as its deep transverse rugae and sharp angulations make it a common site for the entrapment of long and sharp-ended objects9). Objects longer than 6 to 10 cm have difficulty in passing the duodenal sweep10).…”

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An unusual cause of duodenal perforation due to a lollipop stick

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Children have a natural tendency to explore objects with their mouths; this can result in the swallowing of foreign objects. Most ingested foreign bodies pass uneventfully through the gastrointestinal tract. However, some foreign bodies cause obstruction or perforation of the gastrointestinal tract, requiring surgical intervention. Perforation of the gastrointestinal tract may be associated with considerable morbidity and mortality. The most common sites of intestinal foreign body perforation are the ileocecal and rectosigmoid regions. Foreign body perforation of the duodenum is relatively uncommon. We report the first Korean case of duodenal perforation by an ingested 8-cm lollipop stick. Lollipops are popular with the children and fairly accessible to them, as most parents are not aware of their potential harm. Pediatric clinicians should be aware of the risks associated with lollipop stick ingestion. Our report also describes the feasibility and safety of laparoscopic diagnosis and management of pediatric patients with peritonitis induced by the ingestion of foreign bodies.

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Perforation of the duodenum by an ingested toothbrush

Abstract: doi:10.3748/wjg.14.441

Cited by 23 publications

References 21 publications

Is it safe to use a toothbrush?

Is it safe to use a toothbrush?

Ingested Foreign Body Causing Duodenal and Colonic Perforations in a Child

An unusual cause of duodenal perforation due to a lollipop stick

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