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.
MeSH terms
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Blindness, Cortical / physiopathology
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Cerebral Palsy / physiopathology
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Child
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Drainage / adverse effects*
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Drainage / instrumentation*
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Female
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Gastroesophageal Reflux / physiopathology
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Humans
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Intraoperative Period
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Latex Hypersensitivity / diagnosis
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Latex Hypersensitivity / therapy*
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Pseudobulbar Palsy / physiopathology
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Skin Tests
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Syndrome