Retrieval of a swallowed casting 6 weeks after ingestion. A case report.
An inadequately retained gold multiple-unit fixed prosthesis was accidently swallowed, ingested into the gastrointestinal tract, and recovered naturally after a delay of 6 weeks. Correct procedures were followed and documented by the providers involved, allowing for a successful conservative resolution of the mishap.
D000328:Adult; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004064:Digestive System; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography