Kenya: Man Who Swallowed Toothbrush in Kilifi Has It Endoscopically Removed

Mombasa — David Charo made history on Friday by becoming the first man to have a toothbrush endoscopically taken out of his stomach in Kenya.

Charo who was admitted to the Coast General Hospital on Sunday, joins a list of about 40 reported cases of swallowed toothbrushes worldwide according to Doctor Abi Mwachi.

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