TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1988//
TI  - Toothbrush swallowing
JO  - Archives of surgery (1960)
A1  - Kirk, A. D.
A1  - Bowers, B. A.
A1  - Moylan, J. A.
A1  - Meyers, W. C.
SP  - 382
EP  - 384
VL  - 123
IS  - 3
N2  - 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.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0004-0010
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -