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  • Title: Starch peritonitis--a hazard of surgical glove powder.
    Author: Hugh TB, Scoppa J, Tsang J.
    Journal: Med J Aust; 1975 Jan 18; 1(3):63-4. PubMed ID: 1128369.
    Abstract:
    Starch peritonitis, a granulomatous reacton to surgical glove powder, is reported in four patients. The condition presents as a well defined clinical syndrome, and should perferably be diagnosed clinically to avoid reoperation and the risk of introduction of more starch. Studies show that a mean of 107 mg of starch per pair is present on the outside of Austrailn-made surgical gloves. It is suggested that gloves be rinsed and dried before operation and it is recommended that a warning to this effect be printed on glove packets.
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