I had gallblader surgery (laproscopic) four years ago. This is the only surgery I have every had. I had my first chest x-ray two weeks ago and the doctor mentioned that I had a couple of surgical clips showing up in my left chest area.

My doctor did not mention anything to me about any surgical clips being left in my bocy. These clips have migrated north in my body and I am very concerned. What potential problems can I anticipate? What steps do I need to take to proceed to have these removed? Why would these clips be left in my body?

Thank you!