Thoracoscopic removal of impacted denture: Report of a case with review of literature

Impacted foreign bodies in the oesophagus are common. Because of their large size, rigidity and pointed edges, dentures get frequently impacted in the oesophagus and are difficult for endoscopic retrieval. Traditional thoracotomy for retrieval of impacted foreign bodies in the thoracic oesophagus is...

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Main Authors: Dalvi Abhay, Thapar Vinay, Jagtap Sachin, Barve Devyani, Savarkar Dattaraj, Garle Mahadev, Shukla Akash
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2010-01-01
Series:Journal of Minimal Access Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.journalofmas.com/article.asp?issn=0972-9941;year=2010;volume=6;issue=4;spage=119;epage=121;aulast=Dalvi