An Adult Patient Who Swallowed a Toothbrush: A Case Report

Abstract
Toothbrush ingestion is a rarer condition than other swallowed foreign bodies. It is usually seen in the elderly, patients with psychological disorders, and mentally retarded individuals. In this article, we present the case of a 21-year-old female patient who accidentally swallowed a toothbrush. The toothbrush was successfully removed with flexible endoscopy using a polypectomy snare.

Cite this article as: Konca Seferoğlu C, Fidan S, Erkut M, Sonkaya İ. An adult patient who swallowed a toothbrush: A case report. Diagn Interv Endosc. 2024;3(2):30-32.