title: Starch peritonitis--a hazard of surgical glove powder.
abstract: Starch peritonitis, a granulomatous reacton to surgical glove powder, is reported in four patients. The condition presents as a well defined clinical syndrome, and should perferably be diagnosed clinically to avoid reoperation and the risk of introduction of more starch. Studies show that a mean of 107 mg of starch per pair is present on the outside of Austrailn-made surgical gloves. It is suggested that gloves be rinsed and dried before operation and it is recommended that a warning to this effect be printed on glove packets.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005932:Gloves, Surgical; D006099:Granuloma / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000517:prevention & control; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D013213:Starch / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013577:Syndrome
chemical_list: D013213:Starch