Ascherman JA, Hunter CJ, Bickers DR. Refractory Eczematous Dermatitis Associated With Retained Suture Material.
Ann Plast Surg 2006;
56:205-7. [PMID:
16432334 DOI:
10.1097/01.sap.0000192125.59373.9e]
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Abstract
We present a patient who developed a cutaneous-id reaction and eczematous dermatitis related to a residual Prolene suture following excision of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans. Following a wider excision of the site, with removal of the retained suture material, the patient's symptoms dramatically improved. Although this reaction is rare, retained sutures should be considered a possible cause of a postoperative eczematous dermatitis that does not respond to standard therapies.
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