Man survives for 8 years with 12cm metal chopstick lodged in his throat
Summary
A man in Dalian, China, successfully underwent surgery to remove a 12cm metal chopstick lodged in his throat for 8 years, avoiding major injury despite the prolonged presence of the foreign object.
Key Points
- A 46-year-old man in Dalian lived with a 12cm metal chopstick lodged in his throat for 8 years.
- He initially avoided surgery due to fear of risks despite discomfort and mild pain.
- Doctors at Dalian Municipal Central Hospital recently removed the chopstick successfully using a minimally invasive procedure.
- The hospital warns the public not to ignore foreign objects in the body and to seek immediate medical help.
