A live cockroach measuring 3 centimeters was successfully removed from the small intestine of a 23-year-old man at a private hospital here, officials said on Friday.
The procedure, which took 10 minutes, was carried out using advanced endoscopic techniques at Fortis Hospital in Vasant Kunj, a hospital spokesperson said.
The patient had consumed street food and was suffering from stomach pain. He had complained of severe abdominal pain, difficulty in digesting food and bloating for three consecutive days before seeking hospital care, Senior Consultant in Gastroenterology, Dr Shubham Vatsya said.