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What Are the Breast Expanders for Reconstruction Made out Of?

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
Dr. C. Bob Basu, MD, MPH, FACS
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Answered on Aug 10, 2019
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Dr. Steven Wallach, MD
Dr. Steven Wallach, MD
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Answered on Jun 27, 2010
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