Severe obstruction of the urinary tract due to talcum powder granuloma after surgery. A case report.
Talcum powder which is generally used for lubrication of surgical gloves can be responsible for granuloma formation with subsequent complications. This is the report of a case with progressive urinary tract obstruction.
Simşek
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Department of Urology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey.
Türkeri
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Ilker
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Küllü
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Akdaş
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D000368:Aged; D005932:Gloves, Surgical; D006099:Granuloma / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D006869:Hydronephrosis / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D013627:Talc / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014517:Ureteral Obstruction / Q000209:etiology*
D013627:Talc