Allergic Reaction Following Insertion of Vancomycin Loaded in Bone Cement
The International Medical Journal Malaysia
;
(2): 61-64, 2014.
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in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-627283
ABSTRACT
Vancomycin bead is an important ancillary treatment for osteomyelitis caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). However, red-man syndrome, which can be a life-threatening complication of vancomycin, may occur from the use of vancomycin beads albeit rarely. We report our first case of red-man syndrome caused by vancomycin bead's insertion for chronic osteomyelitis. Symptomatic treatment was not effective and removal of the vancomycin beads seems to be the best treatment for this condition.
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The International Medical Journal Malaysia
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2014
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