Clips Showing on X-Ray, do they dissolve?

March 15, 2013
Asked By:Sit0ri

Just had a BA and Lift, and recent X-ray (taken done while had bronchitis) is stating there are surgical CLIPS in upper right thorax(lateral) location. The left implant was removed due to infection(while I'm assuming is the reason there are no clips showing on the left side).Did the surgeon leave the clips in accidentally? Is this a normal procedure done with clips that dissolve? It has been at least 6-9 months since the procedure was done and clips are still showing on the X-ray.

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March 22, 2013

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March 18, 2013

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