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- Title
A delayed spontaneous expulsion of a three teeth bridge after 6 months period of aspiration in the right lung following cardiac surgery.
- Authors
Magzoub, El Tayeb Areeg; Al Ghamdi, Saleh Ahmed; Dagriri, Khalid; Al Fagih, Ahmed
- Abstract
Aspiration of loose teeth is a well-known complication of endo-tracheal intubation hence the importance of oral check by anesthetist prior to ventilation. Artificaial teeth crown (single) or bridges (multiple) can be fixed or removable by the patient. The presence of a foreign body in the lung tissue or airways is a clinical situation that needs aggressive management as it can lead to refractory infections and possible death. We report this unique case of aspirarin of a three bridge teeth (10 mm × 30 mm) following cardiac surgery. The case is complicated by pneumonia, chronic cough and severe bouts of cyanosis and finally removed by spontaneous expulsion after 6 months following forceful cough.
- Subjects
STOMATOGNATHIC system; CARDIAC surgery; SURGICAL complications; CHRONOLOGY; DENTITION
- Publication
Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia, 2015, Vol 9, Issue 3, p330
- ISSN
1658-354X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.4103/1658-354X.154742