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Girl swallows 50g gold bar, doctors perform delicate rescue
21 Aug
Summary
- A five-year-old girl swallowed a 50-gram gold bar, requiring hospitalization.
- The 4 cm gold bar lodged in her stomach, risking severe internal damage.
- Doctors successfully removed the bar using intraoperative endoscopy in minutes.
A five-year-old girl was admitted to Beijing Children's Hospital last Sunday, August 16th, after swallowing a 50-gram gold bar. The dense, 4 cm bar became lodged in her stomach, presenting a significant risk of internal injury, such as scratches to the stomach lining and potential perforation.
Her family initially sought help at smaller clinics, but none were equipped for the emergency endoscopic removal required. Upon arrival at Beijing Children's Hospital, doctors determined the gold bar was situated in the gastric cavity. Despite the extremely narrow operating conditions, the medical team performed a successful intraoperative endoscopy.
Using a snare, they carefully retrieved the gold bar within minutes. The delicate procedure concluded with the girl in stable condition and showing positive vital signs. The incident sparked online discussions about parental supervision and access to valuable items.
