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Are NovaThreads or PDO threads visible on an X-ray or ct scan?

PDO thread visibility on a ct scan? Do they show? What do they show up as?

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Dr. Dmitriy Schwarzburg, MD
Dr. Dmitriy Schwarzburg, MD
Physician
Answered on Oct 30, 2021
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Dr. Barry Kusman, MD, FACS (retired)
Dr. Barry Kusman, MD, FACS (retired)
Board Certified Ophthalmologist
Answered on Sep 3, 2022
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