| Literature DB >> 25899181 |
Mohammad M Al-Qattan1, Hala Kfoury2.
Abstract
We report a patient who developed a delayed hypersensitivity reaction to a polypropylene suture used in flexor pollicis longus repair. We also review the literature and aim to increase the awareness of hand surgeons to the presentation, diagnosis, and management of these rare cases.Entities:
Keywords: Suture; allergy; flexor tendon
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Year: 2015 PMID: 25899181 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2015.03.004
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Hand Surg Am ISSN: 0363-5023 Impact factor: 2.230