PMCH Doctors Save Life of 3-Year-Old Girl by Removing Peanut from Windpipe
Udaipur : A team of ENT specialists at Pacific Medical College & Hospital (PMCH), Udaipur, successfully saved the life of a 3-year-old girl by removing a peanut lodged in her windpipe using bronchoscopy, a rare and life-saving intervention.
The child, Shivanya, a resident of Rajsamand, accidentally inhaled a peanut while eating 25–30 at once. She soon developed fever, chest pain, throat swelling, and breathing difficulties. Initially taken to a local doctor, her condition remained unchanged, prompting her family to rush her to PMCH.
ENT expert Dr. Shiv Kaushik promptly ordered a CT scan, which revealed a foreign object lodged in the main bronchial tubes of both lungs, restricting her airflow. Without delay, a medical team opted for bronchoscopy and successfully removed the peanut, saving the child’s life without the need for surgery.
The complex and delicate procedure was performed under general anesthesia through the mouth using a special endoscopic device. Given her young age, traditional surgery was ruled out as too risky.
The successful operation was carried out by the ENT team including Dr. Shiv Kaushik, Dr. Richa Gupta, Dr. Mahesh, Dr. Shweta, Dr. Drishti, Dr. Ruchika, Dr. Ishita, Dr. Anil, and support staff Subhash Sharma, Dinesh, and Heeralal. Intensive care support in the PICU was managed by Dr. Puneet Jain, Dr. Palak, and their dedicated team.
Dr. Shiv Kaushik emphasized that children under five should be kept away from small foods like peanuts, chickpeas, almonds, and dry fruits as they may swell and block the airway if inhaled, often leading to serious complications. In severe cases, it can even be life-threatening, with 1 in 100 cases proving fatal. He advised immediate medical attention if a child shows signs like breathing trouble, bluish lips, or chest retractions.
Executive Director Aman Agrawal stated that PMCH’s ENT department, equipped with world-class equipment and an expert medical team, has successfully treated over 100 similar cases in the past 1.5 years, removing seeds, LED bulbs, corn kernels, and more from children’s airways.
Grateful parents thanked Chairman Rahul Agrawal, doctors, management, nursing staff, and the entire hospital team for their support and expertise in giving their child a new life.
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