Gujarat: 5-Year-Old Boy Survives After Iron Rod Pierces Mouth in Patan (Video)
A five-year-old boy in Gujarat's Patan district survived a serious accident after an exposed iron rod pierced his mouth and jaw while playing near his home in Ved village. Rushed via 108 emergency services to Radhanpur Government Hospital, a joint medical team and private dental surgeon successfully extracted the metal rod during a delicate 40-minute surgery.
A five-year-old boy survived a dangerous accident in Ved village of Sami taluka, Gujarat's Patan district, after an iron rod pierced his mouth while he was playing near his home. The child fell while playing outdoors, causing the metal rod to enter his mouth and leading to heavy bleeding. Seeing the seriousness of the injury, his parents immediately called the 108 emergency service to rush him to Radhanpur Government Hospital.
The accident occurred while the five-year-old boy was playing outdoors near his house in Ved village, NDTV reported. As he was playing, he lost his footing and fell heavily onto the ground, where an exposed iron rod pierced directly into his mouth and caused immediate, heavy bleeding. UP Migrant Worker Found Hanging at Gujarat Police Station After Seeking Help To Return Home.
Boy Survives After Iron Rod Pierces Mouth in Patan
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Emergency Medical Assessment at Radhanpur Hospital
At the hospital, doctors examined the child and found that the iron rod was stuck deep near his teeth and jaw. Because of the delicate position of the rod, extracting it required specialised care.
The medical staff decided to bring in a private dental surgeon to assist with the procedure, and a surgical team was formed right away.
Forty-Minute Complex Extraction Surgery
The medical team performed a complex operation that lasted for nearly forty minutes. Doctors worked carefully to remove the metal piece without damaging the boy's jaw or surrounding tissues.
The surgery was successful, relieving the child of severe pain and saving his life. The child was subsequently placed under post-operative observation to ensure proper healing and prevent infection around the surgical site.
Following the operation, dentist Dr DS Sodha urged parents to keep a close eye on young children while they play in open areas or residential societies to avoid such accidents. The prompt response and effort by the doctors at Radhanpur Government Hospital and private doctors saved the life of the child.
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