3 cm LIVE Cockroach Removed From 23-Year-Old Man’s Intestine In Delhi

A live cockroach measuring 3 centimeters was successfully removed from the small intestine of a 23-year-old man at a private hospital, officials reported on Friday. The 10-minute procedure was conducted using advanced endoscopic techniques at Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj, according to a hospital spokesperson.

The patient had been experiencing severe abdominal pain and digestive issues for several days, said Dr. Shubham Vatsya, Senior Consultant in Gastroenterology, who led the medical team.

An Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) Endoscopy revealed the live cockroach lodged in the patient's small intestine. The team used a specialized dual-channel endoscope-one for air and water infusion, and the other for suction-to successfully extract the insect.

Dr. Vatsya cautioned that such cases could become life-threatening if not addressed promptly, explaining that quick intervention was crucial to avoid severe complications like infectious disorders.

The cockroach may have been swallowed while the patient was eating or could have entered his mouth while he was sleeping, he added.