03/07/2025
Rare Medical Feat at District Hospital Pulwama
Ingested Denture Safely Removed via Endoscopy, Major Surgery Averted
Pulwama, July 1: (CNS) In a remarkable medical achievement, doctors at District Hospital Pulwama successfully removed a denture containing five teeth from the stomach of a 29-year-old patient through a minimally invasive endoscopic procedure — thereby saving him from undergoing major surgery.
The patient, Riyaz Ahmad, son of Abdul Rashid Dar, a resident of Pahanu village in Shopian, accidentally swallowed the denture while eating. The incident posed a serious health threat due to the size and nature of the foreign body lodged in his stomach.
Thanks to the swift and coordinated efforts of a skilled team of doctors, the situation was brought under control. The procedure was performed under the close supervision of Dr. Tariq Padroo, Consultant Physician, Dr. Asif, Gastroenterologist, and Dr. Irfan-ul-Shamas, Consultant ENT Specialist. The entire operation was monitored by the Superintendent of District Hospital Pulwama, Dr. Ab Gani Dar, ensuring seamless ex*****on and safety.
Hospital authorities confirmed that the patient was suffering from illness, which further complicated the situation. However, he was managed with utmost care and professionalism, avoiding any major surgical intervention.
The patient is now stable and recovering well under observation.
This rare and life-saving intervention highlights the growing capabilities and readiness of healthcare institutions like District Hospital Pulwama to handle complex medical emergencies with precision and expertise.(CNS)
