Janjivan Bureau/ New Delhi : In a rare and unusual medical emergency, a 30-year-old man was successfully treated at Fortis Hospital Shalimar Bagh after accidentally ingesting a metallic spoon while drinking water. The team of doctors led by Dr Ramesh Garg, Senior Director & HOD & Dr. Ashutosh Ishan Yadav, Consultant, Gastroenterology, Fortis Hospital Shalimar Bagh conducted an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy procedure in time of less than 30 minutes and the patient was discharged in a stable condition the very next day.
The Patient was referred to Fortis Shalimar Bagh’s Emergency department, after initial evaluation at multiple super-specialty hospitals in North Delhi. Upon presentation, the patient was vitally stable. Prompt diagnostic imaging, including an abdominal X-ray were conducted, which revealed a 8 cm long metallic spoon stuck at the upper part of his small intestine. An emergency upper gastrointestinal endoscopy was immediately planned and performed under anesthesia. Using forceps, the surgical team very carefully extracted the spoon from the stomach. Following the procedure, the patient was observed for 24 hours. He remained vitally stable throughout the post-procedural monitoring and was discharged in a healthy condition without any complications.
Giving details of the case, Dr Ramesh Garg, Senior Director & HOD, Gastroenterology, Fortis Hospital Shalimar Bagh said, “This was an extremely rare and challenging case. Ingesting a metallic object like a spoon can lead to serious complications, especially when it gets stuck in the upper part of the small intestine. Timely diagnosis and intervention were critical. Our team performed an emergency upper GI endoscopy under anesthesia, and with utmost precision, we were able to retrieve the 8cm-long spoon without causing any internal injury. The patient was closely monitored post-procedure and was discharged in a stable condition. This case highlights the importance of quick decision-making and multidisciplinary coordination in handling complex gastrointestinal emergencies.”
Mr. Deepak Narang, Facility Director, Fortis Hospital Shalimar Bagh said, “This case highlights Fortis Shalimar Bagh’s clinical expertise and the hospital’s ability to respond swiftly to rare and complex medical emergencies. The successful removal of an 8 cm metallic spoon through endoscopy in just 30 minutes is a testament to our advanced medical infrastructure, the skill of our specialists, and the strength of our emergency response protocols. We remain committed to delivering world-class care with precision, speed, and compassion.”
