title: Allergic contact dermatitis associated with Biosyn suture in a patient with gastroesophageal junction cancer.
abstract: A PUBMED literature review revealed no reports of allergic contact dermatitis to Biosyn(™) suture material. We present the first case of such an allergic reaction. The case emphasizes the need to remember that suture material can occasionally elicit an allergic dermatitis which may increase the complications and morbidity associated with any surgical procedure.
authors.affiliation: Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York 10032, USA.
authors.forename: Davida A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Kornreich
authors.forename: Charles
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Cha
authors.forename: Kristin
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kaley
authors.forename: Muhammad Wasif
authors.initials: MW
authors.lastname: Saif
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000209:etiology*; D004146:Dioxanes / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms; D004943:Esophagogastric Junction; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011108:Polymers / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013274:Stomach Neoplasms; D013537:Sutures / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: C106136:Biosyn terpolymer; D004146:Dioxanes; D011108:Polymers