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Metallic clips left on my liver, after gallbladder surgery

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HeyLondon
HeyLondon

Hi I'm new to the forums.

I had gallbladder surgery a couple of years ago. But I have only just found out (from reading the results of my CT scan as a result of ongoing gastro problems) that there are metallic clips on my liver hila(?), after gallbladder surgery. 

Is it normal for the clips to be left after surgery and why wasn't I informed about them?

Will they cause me any problems, in the future?

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  • lynda20916
    lynda20916 HeyLondon

    Posted

    The clips used in gallbladder surgery are made of titanium. They stay in the body. This is something that you need to ask your doctor about.  Best of luck to you.  
    • HeyLondon
      HeyLondon lynda20916

      Posted

      Hi

      Thanks for your message.

      Yes I will ask the doctor at my next appointment.

    • lynda20916
      lynda20916 HeyLondon

      Posted

      You're welcome.  I know it's scary to contemplate.  I had upper jaw surgery years ago.  it was segmented and moved back.  I still have two wires that held it in place on ether side of my nose.  Somewhat discomfiting, but it's been 28 years...

  • terry50104
    terry50104 HeyLondon

    Posted

    hi, i think most of us has this clip, i was always afraid it would slip off, ?? but i wasnt told either,think its standard practise,?
    • HeyLondon
      HeyLondon terry50104

      Posted

      Hi 

      Thanks for your message.

      Yes that's my worry that they will either fall off... or pierce!

      sad

       

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