Do you need to remove the titanium clips after surgery?

In general, it is not necessary to remove the titanium clip after titanium clip surgery, mainly because the medical titanium clip is reasonably designed and small, or made of pure titanium or titanium alloy, which is generally more compatible with the body and basically will not cause any damage to the body. Likewise, if a patient needs to do an MRI later, the material of the titanium clip will not usually have much impact on the MRI examination. Only if the titanium clip becomes loose in the body, or if there is discomfort, or if the individual is psychologically unwilling to allow the foreign body to remain in the body, it can be removed in the hospital. However, it should be noted that usually when titanium clips are used, if the site used for the titanium clip is the location of the gallbladder artery and the gallbladder duct, this duct should also be tied before the titanium clip can be removed. This procedure may be difficult, and if the titanium clip is still adhering to local tissues after surgery, it may be more difficult to operate. If it is not due to loose titanium clips or physical discomfort, it is best to go to the hospital to decide on whether to remove the titanium clips after surgery under the advice of the doctor.