A case of anaphylactic shock attributed to latex allergy during gastric cancer surgery / 대한외과학회지
Journal of the Korean Surgical Society
;
: S30-S33, 2011.
Article
in English
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ABSTRACT
Latex allergy is a known cause of allergic contact dermatitis. It produces mild symptoms, including skin rash and itching, which usually subside in a few days. However, latex allergy can also induce anaphylaxis, a severe type I hypersensitivity reaction that can cause urticaria, angioedema, hypotension, tachycardia, and bronchospasm. We report a case of anaphylactic shock during gastric cancer surgery in a patient with no previous allergic history. Surgery was suspended when hypotension, tachycardia, and wheezing developed. A thorough workup revealed that the patient had a latex allergy. The patient subsequently underwent curative gastrectomy performed with latex-free procedures.
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Main subject:
Pruritus
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Stomach Neoplasms
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Tachycardia
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Urticaria
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Bronchial Spasm
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Respiratory Sounds
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Dermatitis, Allergic Contact
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Latex Hypersensitivity
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Exanthema
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Gastrectomy
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Surgical Society
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
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