Spoon stuck in esophagus for a year!
The man, aged in his early 20s and identified only as Mr Zhang, swallowed the spoon in 2017. The steel spoon became lodged in his oesophagus but, as he suffered no pain or discomfort, Mr Zhang did not seek medical attention to remove the utensil. It wasn't until he was recently punched in the chest that the spoon became a problem for Mr Zhang. He presented to hospital with breathing difficulties and chest pain, with x-rays of his torso shocking doctors. Dr Xiwu ruled the spoon a threat to Mr Zhang's life and doctors removed it under general anaesthetic. It took two hours to retrieve the spoon via Mr Zhang's mouth, with the procedure carrying a risk of perforating his oesophagus. Doctors said the spoon was covered in mucus and could have caused a serious infection.However, Mr Zhang recovered well from the procedure and was discharged two days later.
