Foreign Body Granuloma and Infection‐Related Complications Arising From Acupoint Embedding: A Case Study and Literature Review

Animal-derived sutures, like catgut, often cause foreign body granulomas quickly. If these granulomas resist treatments like steroids or antibiotics, surgery is the best option. Clinicians must recognize the high risk of granulomas and prioritize using biocompatible sutures, maintaining aseptic techniques, ensuring precise suture placement, and closely monitoring patients post-surgery. For small early-stage nodules, consider medication and warm acupuncture. For stubborn or larger lesions, prompt surgery is vital to reduce complications and improve outcomes.