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Israeli Infant Survives After Swallowing Family Heirloom Safety Pin in Emergency Endoscopic Removal

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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 5 hours ago

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A six-month-old Israeli infant swallowed a family heirloom gold safety pin hanging above his crib, leading to emergency endoscopic removal at Hadassah Medical Center. The pin's sharp edges pierced the stomach lining, but doctors successfully extracted it without surgery. The family urges parents to avoid placing small or sharp objects near infants to prevent such dangers.

01Six-month-old Adir David swallowed a 40-year-old family gold safety pin hanging above his crib.
02The open safety pin pierced the infant's stomach lining, risking serious injury.
03Hadassah Medical Center doctors removed the pin endoscopically without open surgery.
04Parents are warned against placing pins or sharp objects near babies' beds due to choking hazards.
05Immediate medical care is crucial if a child swallows a sharp object, even if asymptomatic.
06The family urges others to avoid placing any objects above cribs despite sentimental value.

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