Latex allergies in children with spina bifida: relevance for the pediatric dentist.
Latex is ubiquitous in pediatric dentistry and medical practice. Children with spina bifida and other urogenital abnormalities are at great risk for hypersensitivity reactions during dental treatment. Four representative cases of children with latex allergies at one institution are presented. A latex-avoidance protocol is presented with suggested instrument and equipment alternatives.
Children's Hospital, Boston.
L P
LP
Nelson
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NJ
Soporowski
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S
Shusterman
D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D003730:Dental Care for Persons with Disabilities / Q000295:instrumentation*; D005260:Female; D005932:Gloves, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D006969:Hypersensitivity, Immediate / Q000209:etiology*; D007840:Latex / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D016300:Radiography, Bitewing / Q000009:adverse effects; D016733:Rubber Dams / Q000009:adverse effects; D016135:Spinal Dysraphism / Q000150:complications*
D007840:Latex