Foreign Body

Description
A foreign body is a foreign object in the body that is generally causing inflammation or symptoms and needs to be removed

Symptoms
Pain, swelling, redness.

Tests
A history and physical exam will be performed. An X-ray by be taken to locate the foreign body.
Standard Workup
- X-Ray
Treatment
Removal of the foreign body.

Research
[Use of virtual bronchoscopy in children with suspected foreign body aspiration.]
Provided by: PubMed
[Tissular incorporation of different silicone covered polypropylene meshes is distinct.]
Provided by: PubMed

News
ICAI seeks info on audit with foreign tie-ups
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) ...
From: Business Standard India
Philippines creates reconstruction group, seeks foreign aid - Summary
Little Kibungan, Philippines - The Philippines Tues...
From: EARTHtimes.org
Zookeeper's body to be brought home
The body of former keeper at Taronga Western Plains...
From: Daily Liberal
Foreign-based Pak journalists meet PM: Gilani calls for removing
LAHORE, Oct 24 (APP)- Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raz...
From: Pakistani Newspaper
Dubai Foreign Investment Office named as MENA Director of global forum for investment promotion agencies
Dubai, 24 October, 2010: The Foreign Investment Off...
From: Zawya
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