On 13/4, a 15-year-old boy was admitted to Quang Binh Friendship Hospital in a state of panic after a fishing hook became deeply embedded in his scalp. Doctor Nguyen Manh Thuong, head of the Surgery - Anesthesia and Resuscitation Department, reported significant bleeding and pain from the injury.

The incident occurred when a friend reeled in a fishing line after a fish bit, causing the hook to accidentally strike the boy. Locals refer to this type of hook as a 'ba tieu' hook, characterized by three sharp points attached to a lead weight, designed to firmly secure fish.

The barbed hook embedded more than one cm deep in the teenager's scalp. Adults attempted to remove it without success, prompting an urgent trip to the emergency room. Fortunately, the hook only pierced the skin, causing a soft tissue injury without damaging blood vessels or nerves. Doctors performed a procedure under local anesthetic to successfully remove the hook.

Following the procedure, doctors advised the patient to get a tetanus vaccine to prevent infection. Doctor Thuong emphasized the importance of caution when fishing, noting that barbed hooks are sharp and can cause serious injuries, especially to the eyes. He advised against self-removal in case of an accident, recommending instead to keep the hook in place and seek prompt medical attention at the nearest healthcare facility. Proper wound cleaning and vaccination against diseases are also crucial.

Dac Thanh