I have stage 3 breast cancer and I have a metal expander inside of me. I was scheduled for an MRI and when I got to the doctors he informed me that he did not know that I had this in me and would not perform the MRI. Although my other doctor had an MRI done on me a few days prior. Now to my understanding they should not be done and should not yave been on me with a metal expander in me. Why and what are the risks and danger of this being done
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Hi, thanks for the question and sorry to hear you having a difficult time since your surgery. There are so many different type of breast reconstruction now available it is difficult to identify the problem. If you are still having difficulties please contact my office and we can discuss this...
Breast implants are not anchored or tethered an any way. After a mastectomy, surgeons do commonly use temporary tissue expanders that are anchored in place with sutures to prevent shifting of the devices. Proper placement of these devices is what will ultimately effect the positioning of the...
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