Hyderabad: Ankura Hospital successfully saves 3-month-old baby who accidentally swallowed open safety pin

The incident occurred when the infant’s six-year-old sibling, during playtime, inadvertently caused the baby to ingest the sharp object.

Hyderabad: Ankura Hospital successfully saved the life of a three-month-old infant who accidentally swallowed an open safety pin. The incident occurred when the infant’s six-year-old sibling, during playtime, inadvertently caused the baby to ingest the sharp object.

The infant was examined by Dr. Parijat Ram Tripathi, Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist, and a radiographic examination revealed the open safety pin had pierced the infant’s stomach lining, a life-threatening condition that required urgent intervention.

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Within 30 minutes of the infant’s arrival, Dr. Tripathi and his team prepared for a critical endoscopic procedure and extracted the 2cm safety pin, lodged dangerously in the stomach lining. This approach not only reduced the need for open surgery but also minimized the risks associated with more invasive procedures, such as infection and extended recovery time.

The infant, who was closely monitored for 24 hours post-procedure to check for any complications, exhibited positive recovery signs, including normal feeding, no fever, and no signs of infection, a press release said. Following this period of observation, the infant was discharged in stable condition, much to the relief of the anxious parents.

Dr. Tripathi said timely action was essential in averting severe complications and added, “parents must remain vigilant and seek immediate medical assistance if their children ingest dangerous objects, as delays can result in serious health risks.”