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Nonabsorbable suture material in the biliary tract.

Christian Beardsley1, James Lim, Sivakumar Gananadha

  • 1Upper GI/HPB Unit, Australian National University Medical School, The Canberra Hospital, Canberra, ACT 2605, Australia.

Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery : Official Journal of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract
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Nonabsorbable sutures, like Prolene, can cause gallstones. This case highlights how a suture in the biliary tract led to the formation of a large gallstone.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Nonabsorbable sutures are frequently used in biliary tract surgery.
  • Foreign bodies within the biliary tree can potentially lead to complications.

Observation:

  • A case report details a large gallstone formation.
  • The gallstone was found to be associated with a Prolene suture.

Findings:

  • The Prolene suture acted as a nidus for the precipitation of bile components.
  • This nidus formation resulted in the development of a significant biliary stone.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the risk of suture-induced lithiasis in the biliary system.
  • Awareness of this complication is crucial for surgeons performing biliary procedures.

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