title: A Delayed Allergic Reaction to Polypropylene Suture Used in Flexor Tendon Repair: Case Report.
abstract: We report a patient who developed a delayed hypersensitivity reaction to a polypropylene suture used in flexor pollicis longus repair. We also review the literature and aim to increase the awareness of hand surgeons to the presentation, diagnosis, and management of these rare cases.
authors.affiliation: Departments of Surgery and Pathology, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Electronic address: moqattan@hotmail.com.
authors.forename: Mohammad M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Al-Qattan
authors.affiliation: Departments of Surgery and Pathology, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
authors.forename: Hala
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Kfoury
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D006968:Hypersensitivity, Delayed / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D011126:Polypropylenes / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013537:Sutures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000601:surgery*
chemical_list: D011126:Polypropylenes
keywords: Suture; allergy; flexor tendon