Miraculous Surgery at CIMS Bilaspur: 4-Ft Iron Rod Pierces Worker’s Body, Saved
A 23-year-old mason from Deepka miraculously survived a horrific accident after falling from a building onto an iron rod. Prompt and synchronized medical care by the surgical and anesthesia teams at CIMS Bilaspur ensured the safe removal of the rod, keeping his vital organs intact.
BILASPUR | Desk: In a remarkable display of medical expertise, a team of doctors at the Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences (CIMS), Bilaspur, successfully performed a high-risk emergency surgery to save the life of a 23-year-old mason who was impaled by a nearly four-foot-long iron rod in a freak accident.
Given the critical nature of his injuries, the patient was rushed directly to the operation theatre upon arrival at CIMS. The surgical team carefully removed the iron rod after assessing its path through the patient's body. Remarkably, despite the severity of the injury, his liver, kidneys and major blood vessels remained unharmed.
Following the successful operation, the patient's condition is reported to be stable. He remains under close medical observation.
The incident took place in Deepka in Korba district, where 23-year-old Mukesh Kumar was working as a mason on the second floor of a house. During the course of his work, he reportedly lost his balance and fell onto the first floor, where a protruding iron rod pierced his body.
The nearly four-foot-long rod entered through his abdomen, passed between the intestines and emerged through his chest. Following the accident, family members and bystanders carefully cut the rod to free him from the construction site.
He was initially taken to a local hospital in Deepka for emergency medical attention. However, considering the seriousness of his injuries, doctors referred him to CIMS, Bilaspur, for specialised treatment.
The complex surgical procedure was led by Dr Rajendra Kumar Singh of the Department of Surgery at CIMS. Postgraduate medical students Dr Aakanksha, Dr Dhaneshwari, Dr Manju and Dr Rajat assisted during the operation. The anaesthesia team, led by Head of Department Dr Madhumita Murthy, along with Dr Arpana Mishra, provided critical support throughout the procedure.
Commenting on the achievement, CIMS Dean Dr Ramanesh Murthy said the institute remained committed to providing quality and advanced medical care, particularly to patients suffering from critical injuries and complex medical conditions.
Medical Superintendent Dr Lakhan Singh said the hospital was providing immediate treatment to victims of serious accidents. He added that the patient's life could be saved because of the prompt response and coordinated efforts of specialists from different departments.
