Foreign bodies in the foot can remain silent for years before presentation. We describe two foreign body infections in the feet of two patients more than 18 years after the initial insult. These cases emphasize the need for careful evaluation of patients with an unexplained infection in the foot, and thorough debridement, when surgical treatment is necessary.
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