Allergic contact dermatitis to polyethylene terephthalate mesh

J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol. 2009;19(2):161-2.

Authors

H L Lung¹, L H Huang, H C Lin, S D Shyur

Affiliation

¹ Division of Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology, Department of Pediatrics, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.

PMID: 19476023

No abstract available

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adult
Allergens / adverse effects*
Child, Preschool
Cochlear Implants*
Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / immunology*
Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / physiopathology
Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / therapy
Erythema
Female
Hearing Loss, Bilateral / congenital
Hearing Loss, Bilateral / therapy*
Humans
Male
Patch Tests
Polyethylene Terephthalates / administration & dosage
Polyethylene Terephthalates / adverse effects*
Postoperative Complications / immunology*
Pruritus
Surgical Mesh / adverse effects*

Substances

Allergens
Polyethylene Terephthalates