At Moolchand Hospital in Delhi, a young boy’s life was saved when a doctor successfully removed a five-rupee coin from his throat. The incident unfolded as follows:
Patient and Procedure Details:
Shubham Mishra, the son of Umashankar Mishra, accidentally swallowed the coin a few days prior to seeking medical attention. Despite exhibiting no symptoms, an X-ray revealed the presence of the coin in the boy’s stomach. The team at Moolchand Hospital, led by Dr. Rishi Raman, swiftly initiated action.
Medical Intervention:
Administering anesthesia, the medical team performed the Roth net procedure to extract the coin from the boy’s body, preventing a potential tragedy.
Post-Procedural Observations:
Following the successful removal, the hospital noted the presence of a Serpiginous slough-covered ulcer at the site where the coin had been lodged.
Hospital’s Statement:
Moolchand Healthcare emphasized the exceptional gastro expertise of its team, particularly highlighting Dr. Rishi Raman’s role in saving the boy’s life.
Gratitude Expressed:
In a video shared by the hospital, Umashankar expressed profound gratitude towards Dr. Rishi Raman for his swift and effective intervention. He recounted the anxious moments his family endured and praised the doctor’s efficiency in removing the coin within 15 minutes.
Past Incidents:
This incident echoes a similar occurrence in February at Delhi’s Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, where doctors performed surgery on a patient who had ingested multiple coins and magnets due to a psychiatric illness.
