Intraoperative latex hypersensitivity: Do not overlook Penrose drains

Philip D. Bailey, John L. Bastien

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Abstract

We report a case of intraoperative latex hypersensitivity to Penrose surgical drains (Ansell, Massillon, Ohio). To our knowledge, there has been no previous report of such a reaction with this device.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)485-487
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Clinical Anesthesia
Volume17
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 2005

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

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