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[Bladder calculus formed on chromic suture].

D Barajas de Frutos, M Diaz Molina, J Pedrero Vera

    Actas Urologicas Espanolas
    |January 1, 1989
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    A child developed a bladder stone after surgery for an inguinal hernia. The stone grew on surgical material (chromic catgut) used to repair the bladder wall.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Surgery
    • Urology
    • Surgical Materials Science

    Background:

    • Inguinal hernia repair is a common pediatric surgical procedure.
    • Surgical site infections and complications can occur post-operatively.
    • The use of suture materials in bladder repair requires careful consideration.

    Observation:

    • A two-and-a-half-year-old male child presented with a urinary bladder stone.
    • The stone was found to be seeded on chromic catgut suture material.
    • The suture material was used to repair damage to the bladder wall during an inguinal hernia surgery.

    Findings:

    • Chromic catgut suture can serve as a nidus for urinary bladder stone formation.
    • This case highlights a rare complication following pediatric inguinal hernia repair.

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  • The stone's development was directly linked to the presence of foreign material in the bladder.

    • Implications:

    • Surgeons should be aware of the potential for suture-induced stone formation in pediatric bladder repairs.
    • Alternative suture materials or techniques may be considered to minimize this risk.
    • Further research into the long-term implications of suture materials in pediatric urological surgery is warranted.