Nickel dermatitis hazards from prostheses. In vivo and in vitro solubilization studies.
This report reviews data relating to the nickel hazard from implanted prostheses. It is shown that nickel is released from stainless steel prostheses by the action of sweat, blood and physiological saline solution. In laboratory animals, solubilized nickel isn the tissue near the implant.
D000818:Animals; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000209:etiology; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D009532:Nickel / Q000633:toxicity; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects; D011817:Rabbits; D012965:Sodium Chloride; D012995:Solubility; D013193:Stainless Steel; D013542:Sweat
D013193:Stainless Steel; D012965:Sodium Chloride; D009532:Nickel