How Live cockroach measuring 3 cm Found in Man's Intestine Was Removed in 10 Mins at Delhi Hospital?

New Delhi: A live cockroach of 3 centimeters was successfully removed from the small intestine using advanced endoscopic techniques at Delhi's Fortis Hospital. The procedure which took 10 minutes was performed on a 23-year-old man. Reportedly, the patient had consumed street food and was suffering from stomach pain. He had complained of severe abdominal pain, difficulty in digesting food and bloating for three consecutive days before seeking hospital care, Senior Consultant in Gastroenterology, Dr Shubham Vatsya said.An Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) Endoscopy was performed that revealed the live cockroach lodged in the patient's small intestine, Vatsya, who led the medical team, said.Using a specialised endoscope with dual channels --one for air and water infusion and another for suction --the medical team successfully extracted the insect, he said.He warned that such cases could be life-threatening if not treated on time. The doctor said they acted quickly by performing the endoscopy.The patient might have swallowed the cockroach while eating or it could have entered his mouth while he was sleeping, he said. Delayed intervention could have led to severe complications, including infectious disorders.With PTI Input