Advertisement

Bengaluru: 3-year-old boy swallows Ganesh idol; doctors succesfull in removing it

04:31 PM Jul 24, 2021 | Team Udayavani |

Bengaluru: A three-year-old boy was saved following immediate medical intervention in Bengaluru after he swallowed an around 5 cm long Ganesh idol.

Advertisement

The child developed pain in the upper chest and difficulty in swallowing saliva.

The child was rushed to Manipal Hospital on Old Airport Road and initially, Chest and neck X-ray was done, which confirmed the location and type of foreign body.

On Friday doctors removed the idol. He was taken to the endoscopy suite within one hour and under anesthesia, the foreign body was safely removed.

Pediatric Gastroenterologist Dr Srikanth KP said that the idol could’ve caused an injury in the esophagus, including an infection in the chest.

Advertisement
Advertisement

Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.

Next