title: Heterotopic bone formation in abdominal operation scars.
abstract: Heterotopic ossification in abdominal wounds is a rare post-operative occurrence. Two cases are presented and possible causative factors are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000005:Abdomen / Q000601:surgery*; D000328:Adult; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000473:pathology*; D004381:Duodenal Ulcer / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007813:Laparotomy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009221:Myositis Ossificans / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000473:pathology