Gynecologic oncology
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Gynecologic oncology · Sep 2001
Hypersensitivity reactions and the utility of oral and intravenous desensitization in patients with gynecologic malignancies.
The aims of this study were to characterize hypersensitivity reactions to chemotherapy in patients with gynecologic malignancies and to determine the utility of oral and intravenous desensitization. ⋯ Hypersensitivity reactions to chemotherapeutic agents do not necessarily require exclusion of a compound from the treatment regimen. Intravenous and oral desensitization protocols are useful for successful and safe administration of paclitaxel and platinum compounds in patients with prior hypersensitivity reactions.