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Metal staples in breast
In June 2017 I was diagnosed with right side breast cancer at the time I had a lumpectomy and 15 doses of radiation for the past 5 years I have a mammogram and a ultrasound done I was told everythin...
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These are fine metal clips that are applied to the ends of blood vessels to stop them bleeding, they are used often in breast surgery (I am a perioperative Registered Nurse & have seen this first hand). They are very thin so not usually something they ever keep track of. They are used in many types of surgeries.