title: Ingestion of a quadhelix appliance requiring surgical removal: a case report.
abstract: This report presents an unusual case, whereby a 13-year-old Down's syndrome boy accidentally swallowed a removable quadhelix appliance that subsequently required surgical removal. The paper discusses management strategies for patients who have accidentally swallowed components of their orthodontic appliance. It also highlights the need for orthodontists to consider limited objective treatment options for certain patient groups.
authors.affiliation: Wythenshawe Hospital, Southmoor Road, Manchester M23 9LT, UK. john.allwork@smuht.nwest.nhs.uk
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Allwork
authors.forename: I R
authors.initials: IR
authors.lastname: Edwards
authors.forename: I M
authors.initials: IM
authors.lastname: Welch
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D017742:Dental Care for Chronically Ill; D004314:Down Syndrome; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007813:Laparotomy; D008297:Male; D009968:Orthodontic Appliances, Removable; D010155:Palatal Expansion Technique / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013270:Stomach / Q000601:surgery