Adverse Reactions to Titanium Surgical Staples in a Patient After Cholecystectomy
General SurgeryFrederick Tiesenga, MD, FACS, Jenny Wang, MD, Christina Crews, APN NP-C West Suburban Hospital, Westlake Hospital, Presence Health Systems, Elmhurst Hospital, Elmwood Park, IL (all authors). INTRODUCTION Titanium is a metal known for its biocompatibility and corrosion resistance.1,2 Its uses in the medical field range from long-term orthopedic implants and pacemakers to daily-use articles such […]