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

Mohammad M Al-Qattan and Hala Kfoury
The Journal of hand surgery (American ed.), Vol.40(7), pp.1377-1381
01/07/2015
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2015.03.004
PMID: 25899181

Abstract

Adult Finger Injuries - surgery Humans Hypersensitivity, Delayed - etiology Male Polypropylenes - adverse effects Sutures - adverse effects Tendon Injuries - surgery
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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