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Toothbrush in intestine: Rare surgery helps doctors remove item after 52 years; man says accidentally swallowed it at 12

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A 64-year-old Chinese man was astonished to discover a toothbrush lodged in his intestines for 52 years after accidentally swallowing it as a child. He remained asymptomatic for decades until recently experiencing stomach discomfort. Doctors successfully removed the 17 cm toothbrush through endoscopic surgery, highlighting the potential dangers of such foreign objects remaining in the body for extended periods.

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