A fatal denture in the oesophagus.
An unusual case is described of a denture in the oesophagus which caused a fatal haemorrhage from the aorta. The post-mortem examination confirmed that a projection from the denture had impinged upon the aortic wall, after perforating the oesophagus, with subsequent erosion of the aorta.
D001013:Aorta, Thoracic; D001019:Aortic Rupture / Q000209:etiology; D003778:Dentures; D004939:Esophageal Perforation / Q000209:etiology; D004947:Esophagus; D005547:Foreign Bodies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged