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Sondos Eladawi1, Ahmed Ragab2, Mohamed Kayed1
1Radiology department, Faculty of medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.
Suture granulomas, localized inflammatory reactions to retained sutures, can be challenging to diagnose radiologically. Considering this rare complication can prevent unnecessary surgeries and improve patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Surgical Pathology
- Radiology
- Inflammatory Diseases
Background:
- Suture granulomas are localized inflammatory reactions at sites of retained suture material.
- They represent a rare but challenging surgical complication, particularly when communicating with the abdominal wall.
- Radiological diagnosis can be difficult, potentially mimicking other conditions.
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