Kornreich Davida A, Cha Charles, Kaley Kristin, Saif Muhammad Wasif
Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York 10032, USA.
Cutan Ocul Toxicol. 2013 Jun;32(2):166-7. doi: 10.3109/15569527.2012.676120.
A PUBMED literature review revealed no reports of allergic contact dermatitis to Biosyn(™) suture material. We present the first case of such an allergic reaction. The case emphasizes the need to remember that suture material can occasionally elicit an allergic dermatitis which may increase the complications and morbidity associated with any surgical procedure.