Miraculous Medical Intervention: Cockroach Extracted from Patient's Stomach

A 23-year-old man in Delhi underwent a swift medical procedure to remove a live cockroach from his small intestine. The successful 10-minute endoscopy was led by Dr. Shubham Vatsya and prevented potentially fatal complications. The patient had presented with abdominal pain and indigestion symptoms.

In an extraordinary medical intervention at a private hospital in Delhi, doctors successfully extracted a live cockroach from the stomach of a 23-year-old man. The unusual case unfolded in Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj, led by Dr. Shubham Vatsya, a Senior Consultant in Gastroenterology.

The patient had been suffering from abdominal pain and digestion issues for several days, prompting doctors to perform an Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. During the procedure, the team discovered a 3 cm cockroach lodged in the patient's small intestine. They promptly executed a 10-minute endoscopic procedure to safely remove the insect.

Dr. Vatsya highlighted the urgency and severity of the case, explaining that the presence of a live cockroach in the intestine posed a significant threat. The team's swift action was crucial in avoiding serious health risks, thereby safeguarding the patient's well-being. The incident underscores the critical importance of timely medical responses in life-threatening situations. (ANI)

(With inputs from agencies.)