# Swallowed denture stuck in the proximal esophagus

## TL;DR

A 72-year-old man with dementia and Parkinson’s had a denture stuck in his upper esophagus, requiring careful removal and evaluation for complications.

## Contribution

This case emphasizes the challenges and multidisciplinary approach needed for managing high-risk esophageal foreign bodies.

## Key findings

- A chest x-ray identified a dental prosthesis in the upper esophagus.
- No esophageal perforation was found despite initial suspicion on postoperative CT.
- Rigid and flexible esophagoscopy were used for extraction and assessment.

## Abstract

A 72-year-old male with dementia and Parkinson’s disease presented at the otorhinolaryngology outpatient clinic with acute dysphagia. A chest x‑ray showed a dental prosthesis in the upper esophagus, which was subsequently extracted via rigid esophagoscopy. Due to suspected esophageal perforation on postoperative CT, a cervical approach to the esophagus and flexible esophagoscopy were used, but no evidence of perforation could be identified. This case highlights challenges in managing high-risk esophageal foreign bodies in the upper esophagus, emphasizing the need for careful assessment and a multidisciplinary approach.