Jejunal carcinoma associated with non-absorbable suture material.
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.
Leinhardt
D J
DJ
Department of Surgery, North Manchester General Hospital, UK.
Smart
P J
PJ
Howat
J M
JM
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*
C016674:Plastipore; D011095:Polyethylenes; D011126:Polypropylenes