Case report presents foreign body ingestion causing localized perforation in elderly patients, indicating management complexities.
Accidental foreign body ingestion is common, particularly in elderly patients and denture wearers, even when they don't recall ingestion. CT scans are crucial for diagnosing minimally radiopaque foreign bodies and locating perforations. Management lacks standardized guidelines, so treatment decisions must be individualized between operative and conservative approaches.
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