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A five-year-old Cuban boy was successfully operated on at a pediatric hospital in Havana after accidentally ingesting a coin that became lodged in his stomach. The incident, although the causes are unknown, rallied a part of the Cuban community both on and off the island.
The Cuban Osvany Sánchez, known on social media for his popular profile Pesca en Miami, shared details about the case of Liam Carlos Abreu Arévalo through a Live on Facebook.
During the broadcast, Sánchez noted that the doctors encountered some difficulties in removing the coin because it had already shown signs of oxidation after being in the child's stomach for a period of time.
According to information provided by the minor's mother to Sánchez, the greatest difficulty arose when the child was unable to expel the coin, despite having received a medication for this purpose at the beginning of January, shortly before the incident occurred.
After conducting an X-ray, the specialists confirmed the presence of the coin in the digestive tract and decided to perform surgery due to the risk of obstruction and potential respiratory complications.
The operation was successful and allowed for the extraction of the coin without major complications. According to Sánchez's update, the minor is out of danger and under observation, with a prognosis for complete recovery.
“I already spoke with Liam on a video call, he is doing great, thank God. Tomorrow I will be at the hospital supporting his mom. Please, anyone who can help, remember they are from Guanajay, which is far from Havana,” wrote the internet user Arahy Hernández in the comments section.
Cases of Cuban children who have ingested foreign objects and required successful surgical interventions have been reported on various occasions. For example, in April 2024, a two-year-old child in Ciego de Ávila underwent surgery after inhaling a foreign body that caused total atelectasis of the lung and acute respiratory failure. The procedure was carried out by local specialists and those from Villa Clara, successfully removing the object and stabilizing the child.
In March 2024, in Santiago de Cuba, a seven-month-old baby underwent surgery to remove a pin that he had swallowed and which lodged in the lower part of his throat. The operation was performed without complications, and the child was discharged a few days later, showing a favorable recovery.
These incidents highlight the importance of constant vigilance by parents and caregivers to prevent children from accessing small objects that could be ingested or inhaled, thereby avoiding situations that could jeopardize their health and require emergency medical interventions.
Frequently asked questions about the case of the Cuban boy who swallowed a coin
What happened to the Cuban boy who swallowed a coin?
The five-year-old Cuban boy, Liam Carlos Abreu Arévalo, was successfully operated on at a pediatric hospital in Havana after accidentally swallowing a coin that became lodged in his esophagus. The surgery was necessary due to the risk of obstruction and potential respiratory complications.
What were the complications during the child's surgery?
The doctors encountered difficulties in extracting the coin because it showed signs of oxidation after spending some time in the child’s stomach. However, they managed to extract it without further complications.
How is the child doing after the surgery?
After the operation, the minor is out of danger and under medical observation. The prognosis indicates a full recovery.
What measures can parents take to prevent children from ingesting foreign objects?
It is crucial for parents and caregivers to maintain constant vigilance to prevent children from accessing small objects that could be ingested or inhaled. This includes ensuring that there are no small objects within the children's reach and educating them about the dangers of putting things in their mouths.
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