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Baby Breathes Easy After Lung Screw Removal
13 May
Summary
- A one-year-old baby girl had a metal screw removed from her right lung.
- Doctors performed a two-hour minimally invasive procedure to save the child.
- The baby girl has since made a full recovery.
A one-year-old baby girl is recovering well after doctors at Government Chengalpattu Medical College Hospital successfully removed a small metal screw lodged in her right lung. The child was brought to the hospital suffering from breathing difficulties and significant distress.
A dedicated team of medical professionals, led by Dr. Sarath Balaji, performed a complex, two-hour procedure. Utilizing a flexible bronchoscope and forceps, they were able to extract the foreign object through a minimally invasive technique. The successful operation has allowed the baby girl to breathe easily again.
Hospital dean Priya Pasupathy confirmed the child's recovery. Chengalpattu Collector S. Malathi Helen commended the medical team for their life-saving efforts. The hospital, which serves approximately 5,000 outpatients daily with 1,700 beds, continues to provide critical care services.
