Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Cases
Manuscript ID	120561
DOI	10.12998/wjcc.120561
Country	Greece

Category	Respiratory System
Manuscript Type	Case Report
Article Title	Aspiration of a metallic-crowned tooth in the left main bronchus in a neurocritical patient: A case report
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Konstantina Karadimou, Georgios Mavrovounis, Maria Karapetsa and Ioannis Pantazopoulos
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Corresponding Author	Ioannis Pantazopoulos, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Thessaly, Mezourlo, Larissa 41334, Greece. pantazopoulosioannis@yahoo.com
Key Words	Foreign-body aspiration; Dental crown; Left main bronchus; Neurocritical care; Case report; Flexible bronchoscopy; Diagnostic pitfall
Core Tip	Aspiration of dental crowns in adults is rare and frequently occurs in patients with impaired consciousness or following airway manipulation. Despite their radiopacity, metallic crowns may be misinterpreted on imaging. This case emphasizes the importance of maintaining diagnostic vigilance for foreign-body aspiration in atypical anatomical locations and highlights the role of early bronchoscopy in these patients.
Citation	Karadimou K, Mavrovounis G, Karapetsa M, Pantazopoulos I. Aspiration of a metallic-crowned tooth in the left main bronchus in a neurocritical patient: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2026; In press DOI: https://doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.120561
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Received	2026-03-03 03:32
Peer-Review Started	2026-03-03 03:33
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-04-21 09:47
Return for Revision	2026-04-21 09:47
Revised	2026-05-22 17:08
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-06-16 02:33
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-06-16 08:59
Articles in Press	2026-06-16 08:59
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