Two cases of a denture foreign body in the pharynx and esophagus that were removed by the transcervical approach

Abstract

Foreign bodies caught in the pharynx or esophagus are a relatively common occurrence encountered in the regular ambulatory practice. These foreign bodies can normally be extracted either orally or endoscopically, but for some cases of foreign bodies an external incision is required. We encountered two patients with hypopharyngeal esophageal Denture Foreign Bodies that required external incisions for successful extraction.