Australian in Chengdu has a fish bone removed by endoscopy in 30 minutes for 300 yuan
- When
- 2025
- City
- Chengdu
- Procedure
- Urgent visit; throat endoscopy to remove a fish bone.
- Total cost reported
- about $42.25 (as reported)
- Shared on
- Xiaohongshu / Douyin, reported by National Business Daily
- Patient from
- Australia
ReportedLast verified
Timeline
day 1
Goes to a women's and children's hospital in Chengdu; an English-speaking pediatric doctor sees him.
day 1
Endoscopy locates and removes the bone; 30 minutes door to door; 300 yuan.
What went well
- English-speaking doctor
- 30 minutes total
What was hard
- Compared to his home ER waits of 4+ hours; no hardship reported
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