Kolkata: In
a remarkable medical intervention at Manipal Hospital EM Bypass, led by Dr.
Pradeepta Kumar Sethy, Director of Gastroenterology Manipal Hospital EM Bypass
and Mukundapur Cluster, specialists successfully removed a sharp metal
pin from the stomach of 4-year-old Krishanu Roy (name changed) from Barasat,
Uttar 24 Parganas. Krishanu had accidentally swallowed the object while
drinking water. While playing, he had put the metal pin into his water bottle,
and it was accidentally ingested when he drank from it, prompting his family to
rush him immediately to the hospital, where he was diagnosed with a potentially
life-threatening condition.
Following admission, Krishanu was
promptly assessed and found to have a sharp metallic foreign body lodged in his
stomach. The high risk of internal injury, including gastric wall perforation,
necessitated urgent medical action.
Elaborating on the case, Dr.
Pradeepta Kumar Sethy, said, “Ingestion of sharp objects among children is
a serious emergency, and swift intervention is critical to prevent
life-threatening complications. In Krishanu’s case, the metal pin posed a high
risk of perforation or bleeding if it had moved further into the intestine. We
immediately planned and performed an emergency endoscopy, carefully retrieving
the pin without any surgical incision. Thanks to the coordination and expertise
of our team, the procedure was successful, and Krishanu’s recovery has been
smooth. This case highlights the importance of timely medical attention and
parental vigilance when young children are involved.”
Using advanced endoscopic tools, Dr.
Pradeepta Kumar Sethy supported by his expert team comprising Dr. Prasanta
Debnath, Consultant - Medical Gastroenterology, Dr Rahul Samanta, Consultant
Medical Gastroenterology and Dr. Prashanta Kumar, Consultant Medical
Gastroenterology carefully retrieved the object while ensuring no injury to
Krishanu’s internal organs. Post-procedure, he was closely monitored by Dr.
Nicola Judith Flynn, Head of Paediatrics and Neonatology, Manipal Hospital EM
Bypass, and her team. Krishanu responded well to treatment and was later
discharged in stable condition.
Expressing his relief, Krishanu’s
father said, “We are extremely grateful to Dr. Sethy and the entire team at
Manipal Hospital EM Bypass. From the moment we arrived, they handled the
situation with incredible professionalism and care. Seeing our son in pain was
terrifying, and the thought of what could have happened if the pin had caused
internal injury was unbearable. Thanks to their quick decision-making and
expertise, Krishanu is safe and recovering well at home. We truly can’t thank
them enough for their timely intervention and dedication.”
With this incident, Manipal Hospital
EM Bypass once again demonstrated excellence in paediatric emergency care,
advanced endoscopic interventions, and prompt multidisciplinary coordination
ensuring safe and positive clinical outcomes for young patients.