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What Are the Breast Expanders for Reconstruction Made out Of?

JudithgrimesJun 21, 2010
I have breast expanders in place with Allograft. What is the metal ports into the breast expanders made of. My oncologist wants me to have an MRI and I am having trouble getting any info from my plastic surgeon.

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Dr. C. Bob Basu, MD, MPH, FACS
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