Wang initially felt pain after swallowing the chopstick but did not suffer breathing problems. He was an alcoholic and initially thought the discomfort was due to his drinking. Wang visited doctors who suggested making an incision in his neck to remove the chopstick, but he declined due to fear of complications.
It remains unclear why he decided to undergo surgery in March after declining it earlier, or what specific medical symptoms he experienced over the eight years besides the initial pain. According to a wire report, Dr. Huang Weipeng from the hospital said Wang told them a chopstick was trapped in his throat and that this had happened eight years ago.
An examination found the metal chopstick embedded in the soft tissue around Wang's throat without damaging his food or breathing tubes or vocal cords. The exact medical procedure used to remove the chopstick during the surgery has not been detailed. The operation was successful, and Wang was discharged chopstick-free several days later.
His current health status and any long-term effects from the incident are unknown. On social media, users expressed shock at the incident.