title: Latex anaphylaxis: report of occurrence in two pediatric surgical patients and review of the literature.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesia, Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis, USA.
authors.forename: L J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Means
authors.forename: F J
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: Rescorla
mesh_terms: D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007840:Latex; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative
chemical_list: D007840:Latex