Toothbrush Swallowing

Allan D. Kirk; Bert A. Bowers; Joseph A. Moylan; William C. Meyers

doi:10.1001/archsurg.1988.01400270122020

Toothbrush Swallowing

Allan D. Kirk, Bert A. Bowers, Joseph A. Moylan, William C. Meyers

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We encountered four cases of toothbrush swallowing and reviewed the literature on this subject. A total of 31 toothbrushes within the gastrointestinal tract have been reported. None have passed spontaneously. Several have caused significant complications related to pressure necrosis, including gastritis, mucosal tears, and perforation. The recommended treatment is endoscopic retrieval and postoperative monitoring for 24 hours in case of esophageal or gastric injury.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	382-384
Number of pages	3
Journal	Archives of Surgery
Volume	123
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1001/archsurg.1988.01400270122020
State	Published - Mar 1988
Externally published	Yes

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