Jharkhand: Doctors save 32-year-old man struggling to breathe after fish head gets stuck in throat

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A 32-year-old man, who was struggling to breathe after a fish head got stuck in his throat, was saved by doctors in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district on Monday following a timely surgical intervention, officials said.

Champai Gagrai, a resident of the Sonua area, was brought to the Sadar Hospital in a critical condition after a fish head got stuck in his throat while he was eating, they said.

Gagrai was unable to swallow the fish piece and was experiencing severe breathing difficulties. He travelled nearly 50 km to reach the district hospital for treatment, they added.

Upon his arrival at the emergency ward, ENT surgeon Dr Pradeep Kumar and his team immediately attended to him.

The fish head was successfully removed through surgery, providing immediate relief to the patient and preventing a life-threatening emergency, officials said.

District Civil Surgeon Dr Jujhar Majhi said the timely intervention and coordinated efforts of the medical team played a crucial role in saving the patient's life.

"This is an excellent example of doctors' vigilance, quick decision-making and teamwork," Majhi said.

Following the procedure, the patient's condition was reported to be stable and out of danger.

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