Liu J, Hong W, Wu W, Ni H, Zhou M.
Delayed Absorption of Oxidized Cellulose (Surgicel) in Post-Thyroidectomy Patients.
J Ultrasound Med 2016;
35:1349-1351. [PMID:
27162280 DOI:
10.7863/ultra.15.08014]
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Abstract
Delayed absorption of oxidized cellulose (Surgicel; Johnson & Johnson, New Brunswick, NJ) may mimic a pseudoabscess or a recurrent mass on sonography after tumor surgery. Here we present 3 cases of thyroidectomy in which Surgicel was still apparent on sonography after 26 to 47 months of follow-up. We show sonographic findings and discuss the utility of sonography for diagnosis of delayed absorption of Surgicel in post-thyroidectomy patients.
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