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Vicryl Reaction Following Arthroscopic Surgery: A Case Report
Ahmet Firat Berkay1, Mehmet Ozbey Buyukkuscu1
1Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Baltalimani Metin Sabanci Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, TUR.
Cureus
|August 26, 2024
Summary
A rare hypersensitivity reaction to Vicryl sutures occurred within 24 hours after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Switching to polydioxanone sutures (PDS) resolved the patient
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Surgical Materials Science
Background:
- Reactions to Vicryl sutures are uncommon.
- Rapid-onset postoperative reactions (<24 hours) are exceptionally rare.

