A case of anaphylactic shock attributed to latex allergy during gastric cancer surgery.
10.4174/jkss.2011.81.Suppl1.S30
- Author:
Woohyung LEE
;
Jue Hee LEE
;
Do Joong PARK
;
Hyung Ho KIM
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Surgery;
Latex hypersensitivity;
Anaphylaxis
- MeSH:
Anaphylaxis;
Angioedema;
Bronchial Spasm;
Dermatitis, Allergic Contact;
Exanthema;
Gastrectomy;
Humans;
Hypersensitivity, Immediate;
Hypotension;
Latex;
Latex Hypersensitivity;
Pruritus;
Respiratory Sounds;
Stomach Neoplasms;
Tachycardia;
Urticaria
- From:Journal of the Korean Surgical Society
2011;81(Suppl 1):S30-S33
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
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.
