How common is it for an MRI to be done on someone with a metal expander in place?

May 14, 2015
Asked By:heartless13 in Indio, CA

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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May 27, 2015

Answer: MRI for patients with tissue expanders

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Answer: MRI for patients with tissue expanders

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May 15, 2015

Answer: Breast Tissue Expander and MRI

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Answer: Breast Tissue Expander and MRI

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Answer: Tissue Expander and MRI

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Answer: Tissue Expander and MRI

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