Managing latex-free mitral valve replacement. uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • The management of cardiac surgery patients with latex allergy can be challenging. We describe successful mitral valve replacement in a latex-allergic patient using an integrated multidisciplinary approach. We also provide a list of some available latex-free products or latex-free alternatives.

publication date

  • February 1, 2005

Research

keywords

  • Heart Valve Prosthesis
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation
  • Latex Hypersensitivity
  • Mitral Valve Stenosis

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 13244275134

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2003.08.035

PubMed ID

  • 15680871

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 79

issue

  • 2