title: Ingestion of an orthodontic archwire resulting in a perforated bowel: A case report.
abstract: Accidentally, ingesting components of an orthodontic appliance can result in serious consequences for the patient. This paper presents one such complication, not previously reported, where the patient needed emergency surgery to retrieve part of an orthodontic appliance. This case report highlights the consequences of and possible solutions to prevent patients inhaling or ingesting parts of their appliance.
authors.affiliation: a Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Institute of Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London , UK.
authors.forename: Preeti
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Jauhar
authors.affiliation: b Barts Health Trust, Whipps Cross Hospital , London , UK.
authors.forename: Michael Robert
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Machesney
authors.affiliation: a Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Institute of Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London , UK.
authors.forename: Pratik K
authors.initials: PK
authors.lastname: Sharma
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D004435:Eating; D005547:Foreign Bodies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D009969:Orthodontic Wires
keywords: Accidental ingestion; foreign body; orthodontic appliance; perforated bowel