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Report: Man swallows dentures during surgery

A 72-year-old British man was treated for having his dentures lodged in his throat.

News 12 Staff

Aug 13, 2019, 11:35 AM

Updated 2,177 days ago

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A 72-year-old British man was treated for having his dentures lodged in his throat.
News 12 has learned that the man had minor surgery and returned to the hospital eight days later with throat pain.
An X-ray showed that the man’s dentures were stuck in his throat across his vocal cords.