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angeleyes0717

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Joined: 14 Sep 2005
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Someone Please Help Me
Posted: 09-14-05 18:28pm

I have a friend that had laproscopic gallbladder surg in 96 or 97. She had had many bouts with stomach cramping for quite a few years but passed it off as gas and didnt go to the doctor. She recently hurt her back and went to the doctor where they took x rays. Come to find out they left staples in her stomach. I have done hours and hours of research and no where do I find anything about staples being left inside anyone who has had this surgery. I feel she may be in danger. I dont want to lose my friend. Can someone please help me??
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Blue_Streak_Creations

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Joined: 25 Jan 2005
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Location: USA

Posted: 09-14-05 20:42pm

I had laparoscopic gallbladder surgery this past april. The staples she saw in her x-ray are probably just the staples/clamps the surgeon closes off the biliary ducts with after removing the gallbladder. Most everyone who's had gallbladder surgery has them. Very few surgeons just use sutures to close off the biliary ducts. They will always be there & will cause no problems what-so-ever. Mine were visible in my last x-ray.



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