Latex anaphylaxis: report of occurrence in two pediatric surgical patients and review of the literature.
This report describes two cases of intraoperative anaphylaxis in children sensitized to latex. Both children were undergoing nonurological procedures and, despite numerous previous operations, neither had a history of unusual reaction or anaphylaxis during surgery. The problem of latex allergy is discussed with review of the current literature and suggestions for management.
Means
L J
LJ
Department of Anesthesia, Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis, USA.
Rescorla
F J
FJ
D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007840:Latex; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative
D007840:Latex