A timely and highly specialized intervention avoided the worst for a 64-year-old man, hospitalized in serious conditions at thehospital "Martyrs of Villa Malta” of Sarno. The man had arrived at the emergency room with an acute respiratory crisis and respiratory failure that seriously threatened his life.
According to SarnoNotizie, diagnostic tests, including a CT scan, revealed a foreign body stuck in the main bronchus of the right lung. It was a castagna, accidentally ingested during a meal and ended up in an anomalous path that had compromised ventilation. The situation worsened when the foreign body moved to the left lung, increasing the risk of a fatal outcome.
The life-saving operation was performed by the team of the Complex Operating Unit of General Medicine, under the guidance of the head physician Girolamo Adiletta. Thanks to the use of a bronchoscope and a specific instrument for extraction, the doctors were able to remove the chestnut and restore the patient's normal respiratory function.
The operation, which was successfully completed, stabilized the man's condition, avoiding potentially lethal consequences. The episode once again underlines the excellence and promptness of the medical staff at Sarno hospital, who managed to transform a critical situation into a case of extraordinary clinical success.
Article published on 8 January 2025 - 13:05
This story of a 64-year-old man who had a respiratory crisis is very worrying. It is important that people are aware of the risks associated with ingesting foods, such as chestnuts. The promptness of doctors was essential.
I agree with you, Iacopo. It's amazing how sometimes the simplest things can become dangerous. Fortunately, the doctors acted quickly and saved the man's life.