‘Real Heroes’: Indian Army Doctors Remove Tiny LED Bulb From 9-Month-Old Baby’s Lungs
‘Real Heroes’: Indian Army Doctors Remove Tiny LED Bulb From 9-Month-Old Baby’s Lungs Published By, Last Updated: May 29, 2026, 09:15 IST The successful intervention
‘Real Heroes’: Indian Army Doctors Remove Tiny LED Bulb From 9-Month-Old Baby’s Lungs Published By, Last Updated: May 29, 2026, 09:15 IST The successful intervention not only prevented permanent lung damage but also averted a potentially fatal outcome. Rapid Read Hazardous LED bulb with corrosive wires lodged deep inside the airway of the left lung. (X/@IaSouthern) In a remarkable medical feat, specialists at the Army Institute of Cardio-Thoracic Sciences (AICTS) in Pune saved the life of a nine-month-old infant after successfully removing a dangerous LED bulb lodged deep inside the child’s left lung airway. The highly delicate procedure was carried out using advanced bronchoscopic techniques, allowing the medical team to extract the LED bulb without resorting to invasive surgery. Bronchoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure where a thin, flexible tube with a camera is inserted through the nose or mouth, down the throat, and into the lungs.
Given the infant’s age and the complexity of the obstruction, the operation required extraordinary precision and coordination from the specialists involved. Specialists at Army Institute of Cardio-Thoracic Sciences (#AICTS), Pune successfully saved the life of a 9-month-old infant after removing a hazardous LED bulb with corrosive wires lodged deep inside the airway of the left lung through a highly complex bronchoscopic procedure.… pic.twitter.com/iraVg0kJmc— Southern Command INDIAN ARMY (@IaSouthern) May 28, 2026 Medical experts described the case as a life-threatening emergency, noting that even a minor error during the procedure could have resulted in catastrophic consequences. The successful intervention not only prevented permanent lung damage but also averted a potentially fatal outcome. “Specialists at Army Institute of Cardio-Thoracic Sciences (#AICTS), Pune successfully saved the life of a 9-month-old infant after removing a hazardous LED bulb with corrosive wires lodged deep inside the airway of the left lung through a highly complex bronchoscopic procedure," the Southern Command of the Indian Army stated in an X (formerly Twitter) post.
“The life-threatening emergency, which carried risks of airway collapse and major lung surgery, was managed with exceptional precision, restoring normal breathing and averting a potentially fatal outcome without complications," the army added. The Army also released images of the tiny red LED bulb removed from the infant’s airway, along with The successful operation has drawn widespread praise for the doctors and medical staff at AICTS Pune, with many hailing the team’s skill, precision, and swift response in saving the infant’s life. “Medical science has advanced a lot in recent times, making these wonders possible", said one user. “Army Doctors, make the dead walk straight", added another. “Modern surgeries are incredible. I drove myself to the hospital while I was dying, and I almost died on the emergency room floor. They had me in surgery, cutting out my appendix within 45 minutes.
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