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I can't have an mri because there is no record if my shunt contains metal. do i have any options? my shunt was implanted in 1977 .
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Get type of shunt: Find out from where you got the shunt exactly the manufacturer and model of shunt you had implanted. Even though it was a long time ago, your surgeon or your hospital should have your records. They can tell you definitively if it is safe.
Answered 10/16/2016
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