Bhubaneswar, July 22 -- Doctors at the Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Bhubaneswar, have successfully removed a small metallic LED bulb lodged deep inside the lung of a four-year-old girl using an advanced minimally invasive technique, sparing her from major open surgery.
The rare and complex procedure has been hailed as a significant achievement in paediatric airway management, showcasing the hospital's expertise in handling challenging medical emergencies through advanced endoscopic techniques.
The child ,KIMS sources said had accidentally inhaled the LED bulb, which travelled deep into her right lung. She was brought to KIMS eight days later after repeated attempts to remove the foreign object at another hospital using co...