Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 4: A 60-year-old lady from Gurdaspur faced a life-threatening problem when she accidentally swallowed her denture, which got stuck in her food pipe.
Over six months, the patient’s condition deteriorated as she could not eat or drink, resulting in loss of more than 20 kg in weight. The situation required urgent medical attention and conventional removal methods such as endoscopy resisted.
Dr. Navdeep Singh Nanda, a renowned Thoracic (Chest) Surgeon at Amandeep Medicity Hospital, performed a successful chest surgery to retrieve the swallowed denture from food pipe.
The procedure was conducted with precision and care, ensuring safety and well-being of the patient.
Following surgery, the patient made a remarkable recovery, regaining her ability to eat and drink normally within a week.
This successful operation not only saved her life but also significantly improved her quality of life, allowing her to return to her daily routines.
This incident serves as reminder of the importance of seeking prompt medical attention in accidental or foreign body ingestion, as timely intervention can be the key to successful outcome.
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