Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Cases
Manuscript ID	121636
DOI	10.12998/wjcc.121636
Country	India

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Case Report
Article Title	Successful endoscopic fragmentation and removal of an impacted esophageal denture: A case report
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Ravi Teja Reddy, Venkatesh Vaithiyam, Gundluru Zakeer Hussain, Yokesh Arul, Ujjwal Sonika, Ashok Dalal, Siddharth Srivastava and Sanjeev Sachdeva
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Corresponding Author	Venkatesh Vaithiyam, Assistant Professor, DM, MD, Gastroenterology, Govind Ballabh Pant Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, Department of Gastroenterology, Govind Ballabh Pant Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, New Delhi 110002, Delhi, India. venkateshvaithiyam172@gmail.com
Key Words	Denture; Esophageal foreign body; Dysphagia; Endoscopic removal; Laser fragmentation; Clutch cutter; Case report
Core Tip	Impacted dentures represent high-risk esophageal foreign bodies because their metal clasps and irregular edges can become firmly embedded in the mucosa, making conventional retrieval with snares or forceps technically challenging and potentially hazardous. This case highlights a novel stepwise endoscopic strategy that incorporates thulium laser-assisted partial fragmentation, followed by definitive mechanical fragmentation using a clutch cutter and subsequent basket retrieval, thereby avoiding highly morbid surgical intervention. The findings demonstrate that the combined use of energy-assisted and mechanical fragmentation serves as an effective rescue technique for the management of complex denture impactions when standard retrieval techniques are unsuccessful.
Citation	Reddy RT, Vaithiyam V, Hussain GZ, Arul Y, Sonika U, Dalal A, Srivastava S, Sachdeva S. Successful endoscopic fragmentation and removal of an impacted esophageal denture: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2026; In press DOI: https://doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.121636
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Received	2026-03-30 07:42
Peer-Review Started	2026-03-31 06:53
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-06-10 03:00
Return for Revision	2026-06-10 03:00
Revised	2026-06-21 21:22
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-06-30 02:41
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-06-30 06:58
Articles in Press	2026-06-30 06:58
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