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Recently, a 34-year-old man in Vietnam underwent surgery to remove a 12-inch live eel that was discovered in his gut. The man complained of acute abdominal pain at the Hai Ha District Medical Centre in Quang Ninh Province on March 20, which is when the incident happened, according to Vietnamese media.

The man was in so much pain that he was having trouble explaining his symptoms to the medical staff, so they started diagnostic tests right once. An unknown object was found trapped in his abdomen, as determined by X-ray and ultrasound tests.

Subsequently, emergency surgery was conducted, revealing a 30-centimeter long living eel that had entered the man’s body through the rectum. The eel had traversed the colon, causing intestinal perforations and peritonitis. Medical professionals successfully removed the eel and repaired damaged tissues in the intestines during the procedure.

Commenting on the operation, Dr. Pham Manh Hung, Head of the Department of Surgery at Hai Ha District Medical Center, acknowledged the risks involved. He highlighted concerns regarding potential infections due to the high contamination risk in the rectal area and the delicate nature of operating near the bottom of the intestine.

Despite these challenges, the surgery was deemed a success, and the patient is reportedly recovering well. Dr. Hung emphasized the rarity of such cases and expressed gratitude for the positive outcome, stating, “This is a rare case. The rectum is a highly contaminated area, and infections are a major concern. Thankfully, the surgery was successful.”