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

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

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.

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Veröffentlicht in:The Journal of hand surgery (American ed.) 2015-07, Vol.40 (7), p.1377-1381
Hauptverfasser: Al-Qattan, Mohammad M., MBBS, Kfoury, Hala, MD
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adult
allergy
Finger Injuries - surgery
flexor tendon
Humans
Hypersensitivity, Delayed - etiology
Male
Orthopedics
Polypropylenes - adverse effects
Suture
Sutures - adverse effects
Tendon Injuries - surgery
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Zusammenfassung: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.
ISSN:0363-5023
1531-6564
DOI:10.1016/j.jhsa.2015.03.004