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A member asked:
I had a colostomy takedown with a stapler does the staples stay in the intestines where they put it back together?
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Yes: The staples are intended to stay within the suture line where the colostomy was reversed. These are very fine metallic staples, about 1/16th of an inch each spaced around the suture line. They are made of titanium and are inert to the body.
Answered 7/19/2014
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Staples: Staples are used in surgery are stainless steel and are not to be taken out. These are used all the time and will show up in any future x-rays
Answered 7/18/2014
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