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Man Lives 8 Years With Chopstick in Throat
19 Mar
Summary
- A 12cm metal chopstick was removed from a man's throat after eight years.
- The man, surnamed Wang, lived with the chopstick after a swallowing incident.
- Doctors performed a minimally invasive procedure to remove the object.
A man in China, known as Wang, underwent surgery to remove a 12cm metal chopstick from his throat. This object had been lodged there for eight years after an accidental swallowing incident involving food and alcohol. Despite initial pain, Wang opted against surgery at the time due to fear, enduring occasional discomfort for years.
Recently, his symptoms worsened, particularly when swallowing, leading him to seek medical attention. Doctors were surprised to discover the chopstick embedded in his soft palate. Fortunately, surrounding tissues were not severely damaged, and his vocal cords remained functional.
Surgeons opted for a minimally invasive approach through the mouth, successfully removing the chopstick. Wang has since recovered well and was discharged from the hospital a few days after the operation. The unusual medical case has garnered significant attention online.
