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A foreign body (FB) is any object originating outside the body of an organism. In machinery, it can mean any unwanted intruding object. Most references to foreign bodies involve propulsion through natural orifices into hollow organs.
Learn how to diagnose and treat foreign bodies in the skin, which may cause complications such as pain and neurovascular impairment. Find out when to use imaging, irrigation, antibiotics, and tetanus immunization.
28 août 2023 · Foreign body (FB) and food impaction are one of the most common gastrointestinal complaints seen in the emergency department. Encountered in both the adult and pediatric populations, foreign bodies tend to pass spontaneously without intervention in most instances (80 to 90%).
16 mars 2024 · Foreign bodies are objects lying partially or wholly within the body that originated in the external environment. Foreign body placement is voluntary or involuntary.
11 mars 2021 · Learn about foreign bodies, such as splinters, sand, or magnets, that are stuck inside you and how to deal with them. Find information on causes, symptoms, treatments, and related issues.
30 juil. 2023 · Imaging is especially necessary following the removal of multiple foreign body pieces or when wound exploration is not possible. Imaging modalities that can be used to detect foreign bodies include plain film radiographs, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and ultrasound.
1 mai 2023 · An absolute indication for exploration and attempted removal of a foreign body is any patient presenting with neurovascular compromise or infection. Ongoing pain, functional impairment, and the sensation of foreign material is a strong indication for surgery.
