Endoscopic Removal of an Inadvertently Swallowed Toothbrush in the Emergency Department. (2nd July 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Harvey, Martyn; Cave, Grant; Prince, Gaynor
• Other Names: Grant W. D. Academic Editor.; Iannone P. Academic Editor.; Imanaka K. Academic Editor.; Krittayaphong R. Academic Editor.; Memon M. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in emergency medicine. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-07-02
• Subjects: Emergency medicine -- Periodicals; Emergency Medicine; Emergency medicine; Periodicals; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 616.025
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/568163
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-648X

Abstract

Abstract : A 16-year-old girl inadvertently swallowed a toothbrush during attempted manual induction of emesis. The 20 cm toothbrush was successfully removed via overtube facilitated endoscopy using a retractable snare while the patient was sedated in the emergency department.