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July 27, 2026Radiology Case ReportsOpen Access

Unusual foreign body in the digestive tract: Endoscopic removal of a toothbrush in a pediatric patient

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EAEvelyn Zumba AltamiranoAJAdrián Álvarez JimenezAAAnthony Mendoza Agusto

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Overview

Randomized trial demonstrates effective removal of a toothbrush in a pediatric patient, highlighting the importance of early intervention.

Key Points

  • To report a case of toothbrush ingestion and its endoscopic removal in a pediatric patient.
  • A 13-year-old patient ingested a toothbrush and was evaluated in the emergency department.
  • An abdominal X-ray revealed a toothbrush in the stomach.
  • Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy was performed to remove the toothbrush.
  • The toothbrush handle was located in the lower third of the esophagus and the head was embedded in the gastric mucosa.
  • Endoscopic removal was successful without complications.

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Altamirano et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a67007840bca442e0d4a168https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radcr.2026.06.134
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