| Service | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endoscopic foreign body removal | from USD 156 | from USD 700 | from USD 950 |
| Comprehensive foreign body removal + surgeon consultation | from USD 176 | from USD 900 | from USD 1,100 |
Prices in the “Ukraine” column come from MediUkraine’s partner clinics. The Czech Republic and Turkey columns show the lower bounds of prices published by clinics there (for Turkey, also the Turkish Dental Association’s recommended 2026 tariff), collected in August 2026 and converted to US dollars at the rate on the day of collection. A dash means we could not find a comparable published price. In any country, the final cost is set by the clinic after an examination.
Foreign objects end up in the body in three main ways: through injury, by inhaling food and by accidental swallowing. Such cases are handled by gastroenterologists, surgeons, ENT specialists and ophthalmologists, depending on exactly where the object has lodged. Do not delay: the object can perforate the wall of an organ, which can lead to peritonitis and internal bleeding.
To locate the object precisely, doctors use flexible and rigid endoscopes, ultrasound guidance and fluoroscopy, and in complex cases a CT scan, which shows both the exact position of the object and the risks to neighbouring structures. Endoscopic and minimally invasive techniques remove the need for large incisions and shorten recovery.
The result depends on the type of object, its size, location and how long it has been in the body. If you seek help promptly, most objects are removed endoscopically, without surgery, and you return to your normal life within a few days. If the object has been there for a long time or lies deep, a full surgical approach is needed and rehabilitation will take longer.
MediUkraine arranges the procedure at the partner clinic in Uzhhorod, taking into account your needs and what the clinic can offer.
Travel. Ukrainian airspace is closed, so there are no commercial flights. Uzhhorod lies right on the border with Slovakia and close to Hungary, so patients usually arrive overland from one of these two countries, by car, bus or train.
Visas. Citizens of the EU, the United Kingdom and the United States do not need a visa for short stays in Ukraine. Rules depend on your citizenship, so check your own before booking.
Safety, plainly. Ukraine is at war. Air raid alerts occur across the country, including in Uzhhorod, and an appointment can be interrupted by one. Several governments advise against travel to Ukraine, and while that advice stands, ordinary travel and medical insurance is often void — confirm your cover with your insurer before you commit to anything.
Language. MediUkraine handles correspondence, scheduling, the written treatment plan and the quote in English. The clinic's team communicates with international patients in English.
Payment. You pay the clinic directly. Our coordination service is free of charge for you.
More on travel, safety and insurance: Safety and travel.
Non-surgical removal is used for small objects in accessible areas of the body. The specialist examines the area under local anaesthesia, confirms the position of the object with endoscopy or ultrasound guidance and carefully removes it with special instruments. Tissue damage is minimal, so healing is quick. This is the usual approach for the larynx, oesophagus, airways, ears and nose.
Surgery is indicated when the object lies deep, is large or is located near vital structures. The operation is performed under general anaesthesia with endoscopic equipment where appropriate. The surgeon creates access, locates the foreign body and removes it with as little tissue damage as possible; this approach increases the chance of removing the object completely and avoiding complications.
MediUkraine will help you find a qualified specialist for your case. The partner clinic works with proven equipment and chooses the technique according to each patient's individual needs.
The recovery period depends on where the object was, how it was removed and any complications. Most patients return to their usual activities within a few days, but follow the doctor's advice to the end: it is aimed at wound healing and preventing infection.
After the procedure it is important to keep the area clean, change dressings on time and take antibiotics if the doctor prescribes them. If the object was removed from the airways or oesophagus, a soft diet and limited physical activity are recommended for 1–2 weeks. Return to sport and intensive exercise gradually, as the doctor advises.
Check-ups are scheduled for day 3–5 and 2–3 weeks after the procedure to assess how the tissue is healing. MediUkraine will arrange the procedure at the partner clinic in Uzhhorod and support you during rehabilitation. If pain, swelling, bleeding or signs of infection appear, contact the doctor straight away without waiting for the scheduled check-up.
Foreign bodies enter the body accidentally or deliberately and become lodged in different areas: the oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, airways, larynx, nasal cavity or soft tissues. The nature and urgency of treatment depend on the size of the object, what it is made of, its location and whether there are complications.
Diagnosis is made with an X-ray, CT scan or endoscopy; the method is chosen according to where the object is likely to be. From the upper airways and oesophagus the object is usually removed by flexible endoscopy with special grasping and retrieval instruments. This minimally invasive approach avoids large incisions.
Through MediUkraine you can reach the partner clinic in Uzhhorod, which removes objects from different locations. The clinic has the relevant equipment and experience with these procedures, and you can confirm the details and book a consultation through the platform.
Foreign body removal is an urgent procedure that requires specialised equipment and an experienced ENT specialist or ophthalmologist. In Ukraine it costs 40-60% less than in Western Europe or the USA, while European quality standards are maintained. The clinic has endoscopic equipment and trained staff, so outpatient treatment costs less than abroad.
The main reason for the lower cost is lower running costs and medical staff pay, with the same level of expertise. Ukrainian ENT specialists and ophthalmologists regularly update their skills. Objects in the ear canal, nose or eye are removed under local anaesthesia as an outpatient procedure, which costs less than at private clinics in Europe.
MediUkraine helps international patients arrange a consultation at the partner clinic in Uzhhorod. The clinic's team communicates with international patients in English. This shortens waiting times, so you can get urgent care quickly.
Risks are kept low thanks to international protocols for diagnosis and surgery, which include the sterility of instruments and materials. Every procedure is preceded by an examination: an X-ray, ultrasound or CT scan to locate the object precisely and choose the best removal method.
The clinic follows standards for endoscopic and minimally invasive procedures, which reduce tissue damage and shorten rehabilitation. Staff are trained to deal with different types of foreign bodies: metal, organic, glass and plastic. The clinic has instruments for removing objects from the airways, digestive tract, skin and soft tissues.
MediUkraine discusses the type of injury and the location of the object with the clinic in advance, so the right specialist equipment and experienced specialists are ready for you.
📍 Uzhhorod, Ukraine
A multidisciplinary hospital in Uzhhorod, part of a network of medical facilities in western Ukraine: an outpatient clinic, a surgical centre covering 15 specialties and a 30-bed inpatient unit. Its 52 doctors include professors and PhDs; many operations are done as day surgery, with discharge after 1–2 days.
Foreign bodies are objects that have got into the human body (the skin, soft tissues, airways, digestive tract, eyes or ears) and do not come out on their own. They cause pain, swelling and inflammation, and if you do not see a doctor in time, infection as well.
The cost depends on the location, how deep the object lies, the complexity of the procedure and the type of anaesthesia. In Ukraine the price starts from USD 156. The doctor gives the final amount after the examination and tests.
Straight away if there is pain, swelling, bleeding, discomfort or a feeling of a foreign object in the body. Do not try to remove it yourself: this can easily push it deeper into the tissues or introduce infection.
Usually no special preparation is needed. The doctor may ask you not to eat for 4–6 hours before the procedure if sedation or short-acting anaesthesia is planned. Sometimes additional imaging is ordered to find exactly where the object is.
Yes, the procedure is performed if there is a risk of inflammation or tissue damage. The doctor chooses methods with minimal impact on the body, and the decision is made individually after a consultation.
The main indications are pain, redness, swelling, a feeling of a foreign object, discharge of pus, restricted movement or difficulty breathing (if the object has entered the airways).
Yes, in most cases surgery is not needed. If you seek help promptly, the object is removed endoscopically or with instruments under local or short-acting anaesthesia. A surgical approach under general anaesthesia is needed when the object lies deep in the tissues, is large or is located near vital structures.
The outlook depends on the nature of the foreign body, its location, how long it has been in the body and how deep the tissue damage is. If the object is removed early, without perforation of organs or inflammation, body functions recover fully. With deep penetration into muscle, scarring or restricted mobility are possible, and wound infection can turn into chronic inflammation, so do not delay seeing a doctor. MediUkraine will help you arrange diagnosis and removal of the object at the partner clinic in Uzhhorod.
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