Raipur, April 8, 2026: In a swift life-saving intervention, doctors at Mungeli District Hospital successfully removed a coin stuck in the food pipe of a three-year-old girl, preventing what could have turned into a major medical emergency.
According to Chief Medical and Health Officer Dr. Sheela Saha, the child, Himanshi Sahu from Kosamtara village in Mungeli block, accidentally swallowed a coin while playing. The coin got lodged in her esophagus, after which the family rushed her to the district hospital.
An X-ray confirmed the presence of the coin in the throat’s food passage, prompting immediate action by the medical team. Doctors then performed a successful endoscopic procedure and safely extracted the coin without delay.
Civil Surgeon Dr. M.K. Rai said the child is now completely safe and recovering well, thanks to timely medical assistance.
The procedure was carried out by a coordinated team comprising:
- ENT specialist Dr. Kamlesh Satyapal
- Anaesthesia expert Dr. Rajesh Kumar Beldar
- Pediatrician Dr. Madhu Dhruv
The child’s family expressed gratitude to the doctors and hospital administration for the prompt response.
