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A Japanese woman’s unfortunate medical incident has captured global attention after she suffered burns during a routine procedure.
In April, the woman in her 30s underwent cervical laser surgery at Tokyo Medical University Hospital. A fire unexpectedly erupted during the operation, causing burns to her legs. Following an investigation, the hospital issued a report attributing the blaze to the patient releasing intestinal gas at a critical moment during the surgery.
The report detailed how “the patient’s intestinal gas” was “ignited with the irradiation of the laser,” leading to the fire spreading to the surgical drape.
Commenting on the incident, Arthur Brodsky from East Village remarked, “It seems like something out of a cartoon. It doesn’t seem like it would be a real thing.” Meanwhile, Angelina Thomas from Staten Island expressed her fear, saying, “It’s scary to think about dying while you have surgery, and all because you passed gas.”
Medical professionals emphasize the importance of public awareness but also stress the rarity of such events. Robert Glatter, an emergency room physician at Lenox Hill Hospital, noted, “It is exceedingly rare for this to happen.” He expressed skepticism about the sole cause being intestinal gas, suggesting other potential contributors like flammable antiseptics that might ignite if not properly dried before surgery.
Despite the incident, many like Damian Handzy from Westfield, New Jersey, remain unfazed, stating, “This is just another thing not to be afraid of.”
The hospital insists that all equipment was in proper working order during the procedure, pointing to the patient’s gas as the probable ignition source.