Foreign body is an object which can be accidentally swallowed by the children, professional and sometime by adults also. The most common foreign bodies are food, plastic tools, coins, denture and small household items. Successful removal depends on several factors, including location of the foreign body, type of material, whether the material is graspable or non graspable. However, doctors will recommend that foreign body removal is required depending on various factors.

Most of these foreign bodies can be removed if found within the reach of upper GI endoscopy.