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A Delayed Allergic Reaction to Polypropylene Suture Used in Flexor Tendon Repair: Case Report.

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.
Copyright © 2015 American Society for Surgery of the Hand. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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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


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Review 1.  Polypropylene mesh and systemic side effects in inguinal hernia repair: current evidence.

Authors:  Cillian Clancy; Patrick Jordan; Paul F Ridgway
Journal:  Ir J Med Sci       Date:  2019-03-27       Impact factor: 1.568

2.  A delayed foreign body granuloma associated with polypropylene sutures used in tendon transfer. A case report.

Authors:  Mohammad M Al-Qattan; Khalid Al-Zahrani; Hala Kfoury; Noha M Al-Qattan; Turki A Al-Thunayan
Journal:  Int J Surg Case Rep       Date:  2016-07-28

Review 3.  Dermatologic Complications Following Cosmetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery: A Systematic Review of the Literature.

Authors:  Peter J Nicksic; Rebecca L Farmer; Samuel O Poore; Venkat K Rao; Ahmed M Afifi
Journal:  Aesthetic Plast Surg       Date:  2021-07-06       Impact factor: 2.326

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