Gynecologic oncology

The most recent articles from: September 1992

  • Gynecologic oncology · Sep 1992

    Case Reports

    Allergy to latex surgical gloves: an unfamiliar cause of intraoperative anaphylaxis.

    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. ⋯ 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.

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