Iraqi Team Removes 214 Needles from Patient

A medical team at Samarra General Hospital in Iraq successfully saved the life of a 38-year-old man after surgically removing 214 needles and pins from his abdominal cavity in a rare and complex operation. The patient was experiencing severe pain due to ingesting these sharp metal objects, which posed a direct threat to his life. It is believed that this behavior is rare and often attributed to psychological disorders such as pica or more serious conditions like schizophrenia and obsessive-compulsive disorder, possibly linked to iron or zinc deficiencies. The procedure was performed under the supervision of Dr. Ali Saadi Omar and a comprehensive medical team. This case is among the rare instances requiring immediate and precise surgical intervention.