I have surgical staples left in the chest and side from breast cancer surgery. These things have bothered me ever since. Every time I ask a doctor for help in getting these removed, they look at me like I m crazy. I have so much discomfort right now in my upper left chest area that I am concerned. I know that these staples can work through the mass and skin. It happened to my grandmother. I live close to the Cleveland Clinic but I cannot even get a surgeon to reply to my phone calls. Do you have any suggestions for me? thank you
I recommend you to meet the same physician and get yourself checked. Sometimes staples shouldn't KE kept for longer until the surgeon feels for the wound healing. Hope you meet your physician soon and get yourself assessed in person.