Cornstarch Powder Research Articles

GLOVE STARCH GRANULOMATOUS PERITONITIS

Summary Ten cases of rice starch granulomatous peritonitis are reported. An analysis of these patients plus a review of the carlier reported cases indicates a characteristic disease pattern of severe abdominal pain occurring two to six weeks after surgery, which is associated with a fulminant peritoneal reaction, ascites, adhesions, and diagnostic presence of starch-containing miliary nodules. It is our opinion that granulomatous peritonitis caused by rice starch powder is a more severe and violent process than that caused by corn starch powder. It is assumed that many less dramatic cases might be responsible for unexplained postoperative complications and delays in recovery. The importance of meticulous removal of powder, regardless of its constitution, from surgical gloves and equipment is imperative in the prevention of this problem.

BOUND WATER DETERMINATION USING VACUUM DIFFERENTIAL SCANNING CALORIMETRY

SUMMARY– Using a vacuum differential scanning calorimeter, it was possible to measure the relative bound water content of several food stuffs. Freeze‐dried beef powder, freeze‐dried whole egg powder, modified corn starch powder and non‐fat dry milk were used. Results indicate that the relative bound water of food stuffs can be determined, but determination of total water from water binding energy will require further experimentation.

Glove starch granulomatous peritonitis

<h2>Summary</h2> Ten cases of rice starch granulomatous peritonitis are reported. An analysis of these patients plus a review of the carlier reported cases indicates a characteristic disease pattern of severe abdominal pain occurring two to six weeks after surgery, which is associated with a fulminant peritoneal reaction, ascites, adhesions, and diagnostic presence of starch-containing miliary nodules. It is our opinion that granulomatous peritonitis caused by rice starch powder is a more severe and violent process than that caused by corn starch powder. It is assumed that many less dramatic cases might be responsible for unexplained postoperative complications and delays in recovery. The importance of meticulous removal of powder, regardless of its constitution, from surgical gloves and equipment is imperative in the prevention of this problem.

Influence of Cornstarch, Sucrose and Banana Powder on the Acidbase Equilibrium: And Bacterial Flora of the Gastro-Intestinal Tract of the Rat

Influence of Cornstarch, Sucrose and Banana Powder on the Acidbase Equilibrium: And Bacterial Flora of the Gastro-Intestinal Tract of the Rat