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Oesophageal denture impaction producing Horner's syndrome: a case report

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  12 July 2007

O V Akinpelu ,
Y B Amusa ,
J A E Eziyi ,
A A Haastrup  and
S A Ameye
O V Akinpelu
Affiliation:
Department of Surgery, Obafemi Awolowo University/Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.
Y B Amusa
Affiliation:
Department of Surgery, Obafemi Awolowo University/Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.
J A E Eziyi
Affiliation:
Department of Surgery, Obafemi Awolowo University/Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.
A A Haastrup
Affiliation:
Department of Surgery, Obafemi Awolowo University/Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.
S A Ameye
Affiliation:
Department of Surgery, Obafemi Awolowo University/Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.
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Abstract

Background: Dentures in the oesophagus have been associated with various complications; however, Horner's syndrome following denture impaction has not been reported in our locality.

Case report: Horner's syndrome developed in a 26-year-old woman following accidental swallowing of an upper denture which then became impacted in the oesophagus. The denture was retrieved via cervical oesophagotomy. The syndrome abated completely by the seventh day post-surgery. The clinical features of Horner's syndrome are discussed.

Conclusion: Compression of the stellate ganglion, with resultant Horner's syndrome, can be associated with denture impaction in the cervical oesophagus.

Keywords

Horner's SyndromeSympathetic NervesDentureForeign BodyOesophagus
Type
Online Only Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 121 , Issue 9 , September 2007 , pp. 1 - 3 , e17
Copyright
2007 JLO (1984) Limited

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