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Surgeons Remove 8-Year-Old Chopstick from Man's Throat

4/18/2026

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Surgeons at Dalian Municipal Central Hospital removed a metal chopstick lodged in Mr. Wang's throat after eight years since he swallowed it in 2018.
The operation was minimally invasive and performed through the mouth, avoiding a neck incision.
Mr. Wang initially refused surgery.
He sought care after increasing pain and difficulty swallowing.
He is expected to fully recover.

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Story summary

Surgeons at Dalian Municipal Central Hospital removed a metal chopstick lodged in Mr. Wang's throat after eight years since he swallowed it in 2018.
The operation was minimally invasive and performed through the mouth, avoiding a neck incision.
Mr. Wang initially refused surgery.
He sought care after increasing pain and difficulty swallowing.
He is expected to fully recover.