Latex anaphylaxis in a recipient child during kidney transplant performed in a latex-free environment: case report

Latex anaphylaxis in a recipient child during kidney transplant performed in a latex-free environment: case report

Latex responds for most allergic reactions in children, and repeated exposure to the agent is the main cause of sensitization. We report the case of a child allergic to latex who developed anaphylaxis during kidney transplantation performed in a latex-free environment. After immediate treatment with...

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Published in:Brazilian journal of anesthesiology (Elsevier) Vol. 71; no. 1; pp. 76 - 78
Main Authors: Fernandes, Magda Lourenço, Pessoa, Daniel Werneck, Del’Asta, Isadora, Oliveira, Mirella Pereira, Moreira, Lúcio Lourenço
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Brazil Elsevier Editora Ltda 01-01-2021
Elsevier
Subjects:
Anaphylaxis
Case report
Case Reports
Hypersensitivity to latex
Kidney transplantation
Organ donor
Case report
Anaphylaxis
Hypersensitivity to latex
Organ donor
Kidney transplantation
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Summary:Latex responds for most allergic reactions in children, and repeated exposure to the agent is the main cause of sensitization. We report the case of a child allergic to latex who developed anaphylaxis during kidney transplantation performed in a latex-free environment. After immediate treatment with epinephrine the patient gradually improved. Subsequent investigation revealed that kidney harvesting was performed without latex allergy precautions, suggesting graft contamination by the antigen. We conclude that, for preventing this type of anaphylaxis, it is essential to implement latex-free procedures during donor organ harvesting.
ISSN:0104-0014
0104-0014
DOI:10.1016/j.bjane.2020.12.010