Tit....anium clips.
Here is one picture of the titanium clips left on my right side after bilateral mastectomy in April. More under Metal Clips posting. I was shocked to find this on having an x ray for a crook shoulder....
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As far as I know there is very little evidence of those causing any adverse effects, but it's the not telling that rankles! I tend to be nosy and ask questions (it's my body after all) and that can result in worrying about some things that never happen, but it seems like a basic courtesy to me to at least explain what you are going to do and talk about how harmless it is before you do it.