Foreign Body Removal Treatment in Turkey
About Foreign Body Removal
Key Highlights
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Performed by specialized Emergency & Trauma teams for rapid response.Utilizes advanced imaging and specialized tools for precise, minimally invasive removal.Prevents serious complications like infection, perforation, or airway obstruction.Often performed under local or sedation for patient comfort and safety.Critical for restoring normal bodily function and relieving immediate pain or distress.
Who is this surgery for?
- Airway obstruction causing breathing difficulty, choking, or stridor.
- Ingested objects lodged in the esophagus or gastrointestinal tract.
- Foreign bodies embedded in the skin, soft tissues, or eyes from trauma.
- Objects inserted into the ear or nasal passages, especially in children.
- Signs of infection, inflammation, or persistent pain at the site of entry.
- Risk of toxicity (e.g., button batteries) or internal damage from sharp objects.
How to prepare
- Immediate clinical assessment of vital signs and the object's location.
- Diagnostic imaging (X-ray, CT scan) to precisely locate the foreign body.
- Patient stabilization, especially if airway or breathing is compromised.
- Administration of appropriate anesthesia (local, sedation, or general) based on the case.
- Informed consent explaining the procedure, risks, and alternatives.
- Preparation of sterile instruments like forceps, endoscopes, or retrieval baskets.
Risks & possible complications
- Bleeding or damage to surrounding tissues, nerves, or blood vessels.
- Infection at the removal site or systemic infection (sepsis).
- Perforation of an organ (e.g., esophagus, bowel, eardrum).
- Incomplete removal, requiring a second procedure.
- Reaction to anesthesia or sedation.
- Scarring or cosmetic changes, especially with skin or eye procedures.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Immediate monitoring in recovery for any complications like bleeding or breathing issues.
- Pain management with prescribed analgesics as needed.
- Instructions on wound care, including keeping the area clean and dry.
- Antibiotics may be prescribed to prevent or treat infection.
- Follow-up appointment to ensure complete healing and no retained fragments.
- Dietary adjustments (e.g., soft foods) if the throat or GI tract was involved.
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Typical hospital stay:
0-1 days
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Expected recovery time:
3-7 days
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering foreign body removal in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in Turkey with emergency and trauma departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform foreign body removal. MediFyr helps you compare emergency and traumas and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for foreign body removal compare across other countries where we have data.
David Joshi, a 28-year-old software engineer,...
David Joshi, a 28-year-old software engineer, was enjoying a weekend barbecue with friends when he accidentally inhaled a small piece of a peanut he was laughing while eating. He immediately began coughing violently, feeling a sharp, persistent pain in his right lung area, and developed a wheeze. In the Emergency Department, a chest X-ray confirmed a foreign body lodged in his right main bronchus. The emergency physician recommended an urgent bronchoscopy under sedation to remove the obstruction and prevent pneumonia or lung collapse. During the procedure, David was anxious but the team kept him informed. The peanut fragment was successfully retrieved with forceps. Post-procedure, his breathing normalized almost instantly, and he was discharged the same day with instructions for a soft diet and follow-up. Emotionally, he shifted from a state of panic and fear of choking to profound relief and gratitude for the quick, skilled intervention.