Pune: In a highly uncommon and complex medical case, specialists at Sassoon General Hospital (SGH), Pune, successfully removed six mutton bones from the oesophagus of a disabled man from Kolhapur. According to hospital authorities, this is only the second such surgery carried out at SGH in the last five years.
The incident occurred early Tuesday when the patient, a specially-abled individual, accidentally ingested the bones while eating. He was first taken to a private hospital and subsequently a government hospital in Kolhapur. Due to the intricacy of the situation and the number of bones involved, the case was referred to SGH for advanced treatment.
Arriving at SGH around 5:30 am, the patient was immediately evaluated and admitted to the ENT (Ear, Nose, Throat) department. A CT scan revealed six sharp bones of varying sizes stuck in the upper portion of his food pipe. A team of skilled doctors, led by Dr. Rahul Telang, head of the ENT department at B.J. Medical College and SGH, conducted an urgent endoscopic procedure to retrieve the bones.
“This surgery was particularly demanding due to the high risk of causing injury to the oesophagus during extraction,” explained Dr. Telang. “However, the operation was carried out with precision and was successful.”
Supporting Dr. Telang in the surgical team were Dr. Rahul Thakur, Dr. Pranit Khandagale, Dr. Aakruti Nemani, and Dr. Priyanka Shinde. Hospital dean Dr. Eknath Pawar and medical superintendent Dr. Yallappa Jadhav ensured all surgical resources were made available promptly. The anaesthesia team, led by Dr. Surekha Shinde and Dr. Vijay Patil with Dr. Sreemole Prasad, played a crucial role in maintaining the patient’s stability throughout the operation. Nurse Damayanti Jadhav was also recognized for her critical support during the procedure.
“The patient is now in stable condition and is expected to recover fully. He should be fit for discharge in a few days,” Dr. Pawar stated. “This case is a testament to the skill and dedication of our medical staff at SGH and BJMC.”
SGH previously handled a similar case earlier this year in March, involving a 70-year-old man, making this only the second such incident at the hospital in five years.
