A Case of Aortic Injury Caused by Swallowing a Clasp Denture

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To report a rare case of aortic injury caused by the ingestion of a clasp denture, illustrating the surgical challenges involved.
Emergency chest surgery for esophageal foreign body removal and gastrostomy performed due to failed endoscopic extraction.
Post-operative monitoring in ICU leading to shock state 20 minutes after return.
Re-operation for hemorrhage control and identification of aortic damage using CT imaging.
No immediate complications during or after surgery; however, shock occurred shortly after ICU transfer.
CT imaging identified a large hematoma in the right thoracic cavity, with significant bleeding from the esophagus.
Aortic bleeding point managed through compression after esophagectomy, leading to post-operative stabilization.

Case report details management of aortic injury due to clasps denture ingestion in a 78-year-old female, indicating surgical complexities.

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