Acta urologica Belgica
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Five cases of acute allergic reaction to latex are reported. Four of those were diagnosed during surgery and presented anaphylactic shock. ⋯ Increasing frequency of latex allergy is reported in the literature and is usually seen in patients with extensive neurosurgical or urological histories, or by peoples currently exposed to natural rubber products (medical staff). Systematic screening in history before surgery is important so that exposure to latex should be avoided in suspected cases.