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I accidentally swallowed small piece of orthodontic wire. Less that 1 cm. Will it be dangerous?
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Hi lybrate-user, since you said it's less than 1 cm. The cricopharynx is the narrowest part in the git. Our food particles bigger than 4 cm can easily pass through it. So you need not worry, it should be out in the poop max in 2 days. Have a great day ahead. If you have more quries, feel free to search my name "dr. Sunil julian" for online consult through the app. Please give your valuable feed back to improve myself :)
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