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Doctors Remove Staple Pins From Infant’s Esophagus After Weeks of Breathing Trouble
A six-month-old infant in Ashdod suffered weeks of respiratory symptoms caused by staple pins stuck in his esophagus. After diagnosis via X-ray, doctors performed a complex surgery to remove the pins, which had caused inflammation and infection. The infant is now recovering with medical treatment and feeding support.
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What happened
- 01A six-month-old infant suffered six weeks of cough and breathing difficulties before diagnosis.
- 02X-rays at Assuta Ashdod Hospital revealed staple pins lodged in the infant’s esophagus.
- 03A multidisciplinary team performed a 90-minute surgery to remove all pins safely.
- 04The pins caused local inflammation, swelling, and infection requiring post-op treatment.
- 05The infant received antibiotics, steroids, acid reducers, and was fed via a tube initially.
- 06Doctors stress persistent symptoms in infants require thorough investigation to rule out foreign bodies.
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