title: [Starch peritonitis].
abstract: Starch peritonitis is a rare postoperative complication of which 3 cases are here reported. The pathogenesis, diagnostic procedures, symptoms, treatment and prevention of starch granulomatous peritonitis are discussed.
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D005932:Gloves, Surgical; D006099:Granuloma / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D008153:Lubrication; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D013213:Starch / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D013213:Starch
vernacular_title: Péritonites à l'amidon.