Authors
Yusof Shuaib Ibrahim, Sabiqah Tuan Anuar, Alyza A Azmi, Wan Mohd Afiq Wan Mohd Khalik, Shumpei Lehata, Siti Rabaah Hamzah, Dzulkiflee Ismail, Zheng Feei Ma, Andee Dzulkarnaen, Zaidi Zakaria, Nazri Mustaffa, Sharifah Emilia Tuan Sharif, Yeong Yeh Lee
Publication date
2021/1
Journal
JGH open
Volume
5
Issue
1
Pages
116-121
Publisher
Wiley Publishing Asia Pty Ltd
Description
Background and Aim
While dietary exposure to microplastics is increasingly recognized, it is unknown if ingested plastics remain within the digestive tract. We aimed to examine human colectomy specimens for microplastics and to report the characteristics as well as polymer composition of the particles.
Methods
Colectomy samples were obtained from 11 adults (mean age 45.7, six males) who were residents of Northeastern Peninsular Malaysia. Microplastics were identified following chemical digestion of specimens and subsequent filtration. The samples were then examined for characteristics (abundance, length, shape, and color) and composition of three common polymer types using stereo‐ and Fourier Transform InfraRed (FTIR) microscopes.
Results
Microplastics were detected in all 11 specimens with an average of 331 particles/individual specimen or 28.1 ± 15.4 particles/g tissue. Filaments or fibers …
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