Excision of foreign body

What does "Excision of foreign body" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Excision of foreign body" refers to a medical procedure where something that doesn't naturally belong in the body is removed. This could be an object that has been swallowed, inhaled, or inserted into the body, or something that has entered the body through an injury, like a splinter or a piece of glass. The process of removing this object is called excision. The foreign body could be located anywhere in the body, such as the skin, ear, nose, or stomach.

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