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Case Reports
. 1991 Jan;61(1):35-7.
doi: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.1991.tb00123.x.

Toothpick injuries to the gastrointestinal tract

P J Hewett  1 , J F Young
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Case Reports

Toothpick injuries to the gastrointestinal tract

P J Hewett et al. Aust N Z J Surg. 1991 Jan.

Abstract

Perforation of the gastrointestinal tract by toothpicks is an uncommon but well described occurrence. Five cases treated by the authors over the past 5 years are described. This series emphasizes the fact that plain abdominal and chest radiology is unhelpful in establishing the diagnosis. Risk factors identified are the wearing of dentures and previous abdominal surgery.

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