Yes, you can typically have an MRI if you have cholecystectomy clips in place, as most surgical clips used in these procedures are made of materials that are MRI-safe. However, it's important to inform your healthcare provider and the MRI technician about your clips before the procedure. They will review your specific case and any potential considerations based on the type of clips used. Always follow the guidance of your medical team regarding any imaging procedures.
A cholecystectomy clip is something used during the removal of the gallbladder. This clip clamps off all function while the surgeon is removing the gallbladder.
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.
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.
A cholecystectomy is performed to treat cholelithiasis and cholecystitis
a laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gall bladder removal),
The lay term for cholecystectomy would be 'the removal of the gall bladder'.
The prognosis for cholecystitis and cholelithaisis patients who receive cholecystectomy is generally good. Overall, cholecystectomy relieves symptoms in about 95% of cases.
Patients who have evidence of gallbladder perforation or gangrene need to have an immediate cholecystectomy.
No. It is a fairly straightforward procedure. The risks of a cholecystectomy are essentially the risks of anesthesia.
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