Two patterns of impalement injury to the oral cavity: Report of four cases and review of literature

Pencil in pharynx: Case report of a penetrating foreign body

“…Injuries to the hard palate, tongue, and posterior oropharyngeal area are less common. [5] In the present case, the foreign body penetrated through the posterior pharyngeal wall.…”

“…[3] Penetrating pharyngeal injuries usually occur in children who fall prone while walking with a foreign body in their mouths. [5,6] This injury is most frequently observed in boys, with a boy:girl ratio of 3:1. However, exact data regarding frequency of this injury is not available.…”

“…However, exact data regarding frequency of this injury is not available. [5] The most frequently observed foreign bodies are toothbrushes, cylindrical toys, and pencils. [5] In penetrating pharyngeal injuries, the soft palate and tonsils are usually affected.…”

“…[5] The most frequently observed foreign bodies are toothbrushes, cylindrical toys, and pencils. [5] In penetrating pharyngeal injuries, the soft palate and tonsils are usually affected. Injuries to the hard palate, tongue, and posterior oropharyngeal area are less common.…”

Severe Injury Caused by a Traumatic Toothbrush Impalement: A Case Report

“…La gravedad de daños a los tejidos blandos orofaríngeos reportada oscila entre las abrasiones menores con bordes romos, hasta laceraciones profundas y herniación de la placa adiposa (16)(17)(18), ya sea por la incrustación del cepillo completo o de alguna de sus partes (19). Hefflin et al (12) cuantificaron un total de 2,489 traumas orales ocasionados por la incrustación de cepillos dentales entre julio de 1999 y junio del 2000, en instituciones hospitalarias de los Estados Unidos, los que en su mayoría fueron clasificados como lesiones "leves" (contusiones/abrasiones, punciones y laceraciones de las mucosas) y que requirieron de un manejo conservador.…”