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i was shot in 2003 and the doctors left two staples in my chest.i would like to know if this is harmful?
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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered
52 years experience Rheumatology
No: Staples are a necessary part of numerous surgical procedures. They cause no issues.
Answered on Nov 6, 2013
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