Kolkata Doctor Extracts Nose Pin Screw From Woman’s Lung in “Extremely Rare Case

A team of doctors in Kolkata successfully removed a screw from a woman’s right lung after she accidentally inhaled it. Initially, the woman believed the screw had entered her stomach and would naturally pass through her digestive system.

However, a month later, she sought medical attention due to a persistent cough and pneumonia. Despite being initially prescribed medicines that didn’t work, a pulmonologist conducted a CT scan and chest X-ray, revealing a small object lodged in her lung, later identified as the screw from her nose pin.

The patient was then referred to Dr. Debraj Jash, who mentioned the possibility of resorting to invasive surgery if a second bronchoscope attempt failed, emphasizing the difficulty of extracting sharp objects from the lungs. Dr. Jash highlighted the rarity of such a case, especially for a patient in her 30s.

The second bronchoscopy performed by Dr. Jash was successful, and the screw was safely removed. The doctor expressed the challenges in the extraction process, emphasizing the potential for injury and bleeding.

Despite these risks, the patient recovered and was discharged from the hospital four days after the operation.