Dental Bridge Ingestion Leads to Rare Dual Obstruction Case

Posted: September 3, 2025
A 52-year-old male with a history of bipolar disorder and urinary diversion presented with abdominal pain, vomiting, and anuria. CT imaging revealed a small bowel obstruction from fecal material impacting a dental bridge, causing compression on the urinary diversion loop. Emergency surgery successfully removed the bridge, highlighting the life-threatening risks of ingesting dental prostheses, especially in high-risk patients. Multidisciplinary prevention strategies and prompt intervention are crucial in managing such cases to prevent severe complications.

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