Doctors at Maharaja Krushna Chandra Gajapati (MKCG) Medical College and Hospital in Berhampur, Odisha, performed a remarkable surgery, extracting a 9-inch toothpick lodged in the esophagus of 80-year-old Kamaraju Nayak from Ganjam district's Natanga village.
Nayak accidentally swallowed the toothpick while brushing his teeth, leading to severe pain and eating difficulties.
Later, a specialized ENT team, led by Dr. Sanjit Kumar Mishra, used an esophagoscope for the hour-long procedure.
The patient had high blood pressure, complicating anesthesia administration.
Nayak's condition is stable post-surgery; he's under observation for recovery.
Dr. Sanjit Kumar Mishra, Head of ENT Department was the lead surgeon of the successful operation.
The successful removal highlights the expertise of MKCG's medical team in handling complex cases.