title: Jejunal carcinoma associated with non-absorbable suture material.
abstract: A case of adenocarcinoma of the jejunum arising at the site of non-absorbable surgical material is reported. This appears to be a unique observation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, North Manchester General Hospital, UK.
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Leinhardt
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Smart
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Howat
mesh_terms: D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007580:Jejunal Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011095:Polyethylenes / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011126:Polypropylenes; D013537:Sutures / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: C016674:Plastipore; D011095:Polyethylenes; D011126:Polypropylenes