This has been amazing! After a fight with his father, a 20 year old boy swallowed the shaving razor in anger, surgery was done in a special way

New Delhi : In a case highlighting the interconnectedness of mental health and surgical emergencies, doctors at a private hospital in Delhi successfully treated a 20-year-old man who swallowed a shaving razor in a fit of anger after a fight with his father.

The young man, suffering from depression and suicidal tendencies, swallowed the razor in two parts – the blade holder and the handle, putting his life in danger. Her father also suffers from mental illness, adding to the family's challenges. Scans revealed that the blade holder had become lodged in his stomach, while the handle had gone into the large intestine.

How was the surgery done?

Under the leadership of Dr. Tarun Mittal, a team of surgeons including Dr. Anmol Ahuja, Dr. Shrestha Manglik, Dr. Rakesh S, Dr. Karthik Krishna and Dr. Tanushree Nahta followed the two-step process. First, a laparotomy was performed and the abdomen was opened to remove the blade. Then, very carefully, the handle found in the colon is pulled out and pushed out.

This technique was used

The handle was removed using sigmoidoscopy. It was a cumulative effort of careful planning and teamwork. Dr. Mittal said, “This was a unique case, not only because of the nature of the foreign body but also because of the psychological factors. Addressing such cases requires both good medical care and sensitivity to the mental health of the patient.”

What did the doctor say?

She also highlighted the importance of seeking help early for mental health problems and removing the stigma around mental illness. “Many people are hesitant to seek care out of fear or shame, which can lead to dangerous situations,” Dr. Mittal said. The young man's actions stemmed from anger and emotional distress, underscoring the need for mental health awareness and support. After the surgery, the young man recovered physically.

Now he is being sent for counseling to overcome depression and suicidal thoughts. His family also plans to seek help for his father's mental health condition. The patient's family expressed gratitude to the medical team for saving his life.

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What did the mother of the 20 year old boy say?

“We are very relieved and grateful to the doctors for their quick action and care,” her mother said. Dr. Ajay Swaroop, Chairman, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, said, “I commend the surgical team for this delicate surgery. At Sir Ganga Ram Hospital we are committed to a holistic approach and mental health issues are a matter of concern to us and special measures are taken to care for such individuals.”