The hazards of surgical glove dusting powders.
Surgical contaminants of many kinds, including glove powder, constitute a source of formation of granulomas. This is particularly well-documented in the peritoneal cavity ("starch peritonitis"), but has been documented in most anatomic sites. The production of starch-free gloves should remove this hazard, but the surgeon should remain aware that most particulate substances introduced into the body inevitably set up an inflammatory response.
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Charing Cross and Westminister Medical School, London, England.
D005932:Gloves, Surgical; D006099:Granuloma / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D013213:Starch / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013242:Sterilization / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D013627:Talc / Q000009:adverse effects*
D013627:Talc; D013213:Starch