Citation

Hewett PJ, Young JF. Aust. N. Zeal. J. Surg. 1991; 61(1): 35-37.

Affiliation

Colo-rectal Unit, Royal Adelaide Hospital, South Australia.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1991, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

1994883

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.

Language: en