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Why The Pins Are Left After Surgery?
After abdominal surgery for cancer approx 30 surgical pins were left in my abdominal cavity. The areas have remained painful ever since (9 years) and I now have problems with my right leg and pain in the right lower back and right leg. Why would so many pins be left behind?
Wed, 11 Feb 2015
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
Pind are used instead of stitching material. These pins are made up of inert material. It is not harmful to your body. So don't worry about pins in your abdomen. Your pain may ne due to some other cause. You should take treatment according to diagnosis.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
Pind are used instead of stitching material. These pins are made up of inert material. It is not harmful to your body. So don't worry about pins in your abdomen. Your pain may ne due to some other cause. You should take treatment according to diagnosis.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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