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Not always. A woman I know had so many gallstones that they had to cut into her liver (to remove the common bile duct), and they left two surgical clips (Titanium, so they won't rust) on her liver for support. She's had it there since 1988, with no problems.
However, I think you should talk to your doctor about it if it bothers you. You should have been informed about them.
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∙ 12y agoI had a mechanicle valve put in,they went in through my groin to widen ,so that they coud put the valve on there....in the mean time ,I am left with excruciating pain ,because they did not take out the the surgical clips and staples ...after 11/2 years ,they gave me oxycondone for the pain...I don't want pills I want my problem fixed,I am criplled because of these clips and staples...should'nt they have been removed after surgery?/Please Help!!!
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∙ 14y agoIt is unnecessary to remove surgical clips placed on the cystic artery or duct after surgery unless they were placed on an unintended vessel or duct like the common bile duct and was causing an obstruction.
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∙ 13y agoThey should be removed once the wound has healed to prevent infection.
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∙ 10y agoSurgical clips on the skin are removed after surgery. Any clips used inside the chest cavity does not require to be removed.
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∙ 14y agoYes, normally 7 to 10 days after surgery
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Is it normal for surgical clips to be left in after gallbladder removal surgery?
Surgical clips are necessary when getting your gallbladder removed. When your gallbladder is removed, it leaves an opening in your common bile duct. Normally this opening is where the liver pumps bile into for storage in the gallbladder. Since you no longer have a gallbladder, if this opening was not sealed with surgical clips, your liver would essentially be pumping bile into your abdomen.
Can surgical clips that are left on the hemipelvis after surgery for hysterectomy oopherectomy and lymphendectomy because of endometrial cancer be causing hip pain six years later?
The clips used in surgery for hysterectomy and pelvic surgery is unlikely to be the cause of hip pain six years later.
How many are too many when surgical clips are left inside your abdomen?
Even just one of anything that is accidentally left inside a patient during surgery is too many.
Can fibromyalgia be caused by leaving surgical clips in the pelvic after a hysterectomy?
There is no known cause of Fibromyalgia. However, it has been found that Fibromyalgia often occurs after a major physical stressor like surgery or an accident. While it's not likely that leaving the clips in was the cause of itself, it is possible that the added stress on the body of both the surgery and then having the clips left in could have been the instigating factor for the Fibromyalgia.
What if surgery clips are left in after hysterectomy?
Yes, I had a laparoscopic nephrectomy and there are several clips left inside. They show up on X-Ray.
How many are to many when surgical clips are left inside your abdomen?
ANY amount is too many! Any foreign object left in the body can lead to infections or other complications.
Is it normal for clamps ot be left in after surgery?
No, especially not if you have been discharged.
What surgical procedure is S p revision left tkr mean?
Revision surgery is done due to stiffness after TKR.
When to count surgical instruments?
Before the surgery is begun, and before the patient is closed up, to ensure that nothing has been left inside.
Can you have your cat spayed while she is nursing?
This is not advised because the surgery site will be in between the left and right mammary chains where the kittens are nursing. Having nursing kittens constantly nuzzling around the surgery site increases the risk of surgical site infection and the surgery site not healing properly. However, it is technically possible provided you are ready for the task of after-surgery care.
What are the release dates for When Surgical Tools Get Left Behind - 2005 TV?
When Surgical Tools Get Left Behind - 2005 TV was released on: USA: 2005
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The clips do not cause problems. They are used to clip the artery going to the gall bladder and the duct that drains the gall bladder. They can cause problems if they slip of the structures on which they were placed, and this would occur in the first couple of days after surgery. In this case one would have bleeding or a bile leak. This is not a likely event if the clips were placed with care by the surgeon. The clips are made of titanium.
