A foreign object was discovered deep in the bronchus of an 8-month-old boy who had difficulty breathing after playing with a mango. Despite two attempts at endoscopy, the object could not be removed. The patient was intubated at a lower-level hospital and transferred to City Children’s Hospital for further treatment.
After two failed endoscopy attempts, doctors requested support from Children’s Hospital 2. The pediatric endoscopy team at Children’s Hospital 2 successfully removed a mango stem that was lodged in the boy’s airway using specialized equipment. The baby’s condition is now stable and he is receiving ongoing treatment.
The mother explained that she patted her son’s back when he started choking, but when he struggled to breathe the next morning, they rushed him to the hospital. Dr. Le Thi Thanh Thao from Children’s Hospital 2 emphasized the importance of preventing foreign objects from entering children’s airways, especially in younger children who tend to explore and put things in their mouths.
Parents should educate their children on how to avoid putting small objects in their mouths and provide immediate first aid if choking occurs. It is crucial to seek medical help promptly in such situations to prevent serious complications, including life-threatening blockages of oxygen flow in the airway.