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Docs, could a taser gun cause clips on an aneurysm to come loose?

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Dr. James Brockenbrough answered

Specializes in Thoracic Surgery

Not likely: Clips generally become incorporated with scar, so it is very unlikely that a taser gun would dislodge them

Dr Rizzo agreed

Answered 5/10/2014

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