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A member asked:
When i had gallblader removed dr said he used kind of clips to close vein now im having mri same area is it safe?
15 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Yes: Current all surgical clips inside body are safe for MRI procedures , they are non ferrous , magnets will not effect them during MRI procedures , yet you have to alert the radiologist be fore the procedure for final determination.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Yes : The clips that are used are small and are typically made of titanium. They should cause no problem with your mri.
Answered 10/17/2015
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MriSafety.com: You can always ask the surgeon what kind of clip or implant was utilized. Majority of clips placed today are MRI safe. Once you find out this information you can look up this info yourself and/or ask your doctor and radiologist to do so as well. For devices we are not sure about, we check for MRI safety using this website - www.Mrisafety.Com. This site gets frequently updated.
Answered 6/10/2014
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