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[Systemic granulomatosis caused by a Dacron prosthetic ligament]
R Aziza1, D Colombier, L Chaminade
1Service de radiologie, Hôpital de Toulouse-Ranguell.
Journal De Radiologie
|July 1, 1997
Summary
A rare systemic reaction resembling sarcoidosis occurred after ligament reconstruction. The specific injury was caused by the ligament reconstruction device, confirmed by clinical and radiological outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Systemic inflammatory responses
- Biomaterials science
Background:
- Ligament reconstruction is a common orthopedic procedure.
- Systemic reactions post-surgery are rare but can be serious.
- Sarcoidosis is a multi-system inflammatory disease.