A specialized medical team at Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital in Al Khobar successfully performed an advanced upper endoscopic procedure to remove a sharp 5-centimeter piece of bone that had been stuck inside the stomach of a 65-year-old patient for more than four days, causing perforation and a dangerous leak.
A delicate operation saves a patient
The medical team was led by Dr. Mohammed Al-Baqei, a consultant in gastrointestinal, liver, and endoscopic surgery, and was assisted by Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Balaa, a consultant in trauma and acute care surgery. The team was able to end the patient's suffering without the need for traditional surgical intervention, saving his life and preventing serious health complications.
Case details and medical intervention
Dr. Al-Baqi explained that the patient arrived at the hospital complaining of severe chest and abdominal pain, accompanied by nausea and vomiting. This necessitated thorough examinations, including x-rays and a CT scan, which revealed a foreign body in the stomach.
Internationally recognized medical procedures were followed before the medical team agreed on the need for an upper endoscopic procedure to extract the foreign body.
During the procedure, which took approximately 20 minutes, a special tubular device was used to isolate the sharp edges of the bone during retraction, protecting the esophagus and internal tissues from tearing or wounding.
The bone fragment was successfully extracted without any complications. The perforations and leakage in the stomach wall were treated endoscopically without the need for surgery. The patient was placed under close observation before being discharged after his health was confirmed.
Advanced technologies and qualified personnel
Dr. Al-Baqei emphasized that the gastrointestinal endoscopy clinic at Dr. Sulaiman Al-Habib Hospital in Al-Khobar is equipped with the latest medical equipment and provides its services using modern technologies such as:
Endoscopy of the stomach, small intestine and colon.
Endoscopy of the bile ducts.
TV X-rays.
Advanced diagnostic methods for liver and gastrointestinal diseases.
Medical warning
The medical team concluded its warning by stressing the need to be careful while eating, especially for the elderly, and to chew food thoroughly to avoid swallowing hard or sharp objects that could lead to serious, life-threatening complications.
