LED bulb removed from 5 year old boy's lung in Chennai
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It's common for children to put things in their mouth while playing, like toys and fingers. But it's shocking when a five-year-old boy accidentally swallows an LED bulb leading to its lodging in his lungs for nearly a month before doctors successfully removed it without resorting to open chest surgery. The boy, who experienced breathing difficulties and coughing, was rushed to Sri Ramachandra Hospital by his mother in April. Scans revealed the foreign object in his lung, prompting two unsuccessful attempts at removal using a bronchoscope.
Dr. R Madhu, the hospital's pediatric surgeon, explained the risks involved and the possibility of open surgery. On April 26, the child, experiencing persistent cough and breathing issues, underwent another bronchoscopy at Sri Ramachandra Hospital. Despite potential complications, the medical team was determined to extract the bulb to prevent further harm. The operation, involving multiple pediatric surgeons and anesthesiologists, lasted one-and-a-half hours.
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