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Calcichew tablet causing oesophageal obstruction and aspiration pneumonia
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An 86-year-old man presented with new dysphagia and regurgitation of solids and liquids. His past medical history included a mild cognitive defect, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, osteoporosis and aortic valve disease.
On examination, he was afebrile, and blood pressure and pulse rate were normal. His oxygen saturations …
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Competing interests None.
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