A Case of a Duodenal Foreign Body (Toothbrush) Swallowed 43 Years ago

Abstract

We experienced a case of a duodenal foreign body (toothbrush) swallowed 43 years ago. A 57-year-old man was admitted to the hospital with hematemesis. Endoscopic examination showed acute gastritis and a stick like foreign body in the duodenum. On questioning, he was reminded of swallowing a toothbrush 43 years ago in the confusional mental state after the second world war. The toothbrush was removed endoscopically and he was discharged uneventful.