Lymphadenopathy after GORE-TEX anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
The GORE-TEX (W. L. Gore & Associates, Flagstaff, Arizona) graft was used in humans for about 10 years starting in 1982. During that time thousands of these ligaments were inserted. In our hospital, 162 GORE-TEX cruciate reconstructions were performed between 1986 and 1993 using a standard over-the-top technique. Two of these patients developed inguinal lymphadenopathy secondary to GORE-TEX particulate materials from the ipsilateral knee joint. To our knowledge, this is the first paper describing the above-mentioned complication, which was established by histologic examination, including electron microscopy.
Medical subject headings
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
- Knee Injuries
- Lymphatic Diseases
- Polytetrafluoroethylene
- Postoperative Complications
- Prostheses and Implants
Anatomy
- knee