Gastric Sleeve: What are the staples made of? Do they dissolve? Are they ferrous? Will the staples set off metal detectors?

August 20, 2017
Asked By:confederate in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Does the stomach heal into a smaller bag along the parallel cut lines next to the staples or are we forever hoping the staples will hold the incision closed because the two edges don't heal and seal?

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