Fachzi Fitri, Hidayatul Fitria

Abstract

Background: Increasing in the number of people wearing denture, a proportionate increase in the incidence of esophageal impacted denture. Impacted denture has to be removed soon since the diagnosis has been made, because the delay can increase the complication. Purpose: To describe the clinical finding, diagnostic tool and management of foreign body (denture) in esophagus. Case: A 31 years old man with impacted denture in esophagus. Management: Rigid esophagoscopy was performed to remove the denture. Conclusion: Removal of impacted denture in esophagus was diagnosed based on anamnesis, physical examination, radiological finding and esophagoscopy. Esophagoscopy is often performed in removal of impacted denture in esophagus. Artikel Lengkap

Key words : Foreign body, denture, rigid esophagoscope