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Goretex insert in nose. Safe to take MRI screening?

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andee77Oct 16, 2014

I had coretex put into nose about 5 yrs ago. I need to take MRI screening next week for my neck nerve issue. But I am not sure if Coretex insert is safe to go under MRI screening or not.

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