| Literature DB >> 27467822 |
Preeti Jauhar1, Michael Robert Machesney2, Pratik K Sharma1.
Abstract
Accidentally, ingesting components of an orthodontic appliance can result in serious consequences for the patient. This paper presents one such complication, not previously reported, where the patient needed emergency surgery to retrieve part of an orthodontic appliance. This case report highlights the consequences of and possible solutions to prevent patients inhaling or ingesting parts of their appliance.Entities:
Keywords: Accidental ingestion; foreign body; orthodontic appliance; perforated bowel
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Year: 2016 PMID： 27467822 DOI： 10.1080/14653125.2016.1201907
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Orthod ISSN： 1465-3125