Allergy to latex surgical gloves: An unfamiliar cause of intraoperative anaphylaxis Journal Article


Authors: Barakat, R. R.; Sararian, K.; Shepherd, G.; Weinberger, M.; Hoskins, W. J.
Article Title: Allergy to latex surgical gloves: An unfamiliar cause of intraoperative anaphylaxis
Abstract: Natural rubber products, including surgical gloves, are known to be associated with contact dermatitis in allergic individuals. These cell-mediated immune reactions are usually not serious. However, an increasing number of reports have appeared recently in the medical literature concerning the association of latex with type I IgE-mediated anaphylactic reactions. We report on a patient with a history of cutaneous sensitivity to latex who experienced an intraoperative anaphylactic reaction felt to be secondary to latex surgical gloves. This report is intended to familiarize clinicians with this unexpected cause of intraoperative anaphylaxis. © 1992.
Keywords: adult; case report; hysterectomy; breast cancer; allergy; ovariectomy; cellular immunity; spine; hydrocortisone; anaphylaxis; immunoglobulin e; middle age; intraoperative complications; isoflurane; phenylephrine; cefazolin; peroperative complication; adrenalin; ephedrine; skin test; skin tests; allergen; gloves, surgical; human; female; priority journal; article; glove; latex
Journal Title: Gynecologic Oncology
Volume: 46
Issue: 3
ISSN: 0090-8258
Publisher: Elsevier Inc.  
Date Published: 1992-09-01
Start Page: 381
End Page: 383
Language: English
DOI: 10.1016/0090-8258(92)90237-d
PUBMED: 1526518
PROVIDER: scopus
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Notes: Article -- Export Date: 30 July 2019 -- Source: Scopus
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