Publications by authors named "N Louvier"
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigated immediate hypersensitivity reactions (IH) to iodinated and gadolinium-based contrast media (ICM; GBCM), focusing on differentiating between allergic and non-allergic responses, which is crucial for future medical treatment decisions.
- - Over 245 patients were analyzed through skin tests and other clinical evaluations, revealing an allergic reaction rate of 19.6% for ICM and 27.8% for GBCM, with notable cross-reactivity among patients.
- - The findings indicated that allergic IH was linked to more severe reactions and quicker onset than non-allergic IH, highlighting the need for more sensitive skin testing methods to better identify allergic responses to contrast agents.
Hypersensitivity reactions to Patent Blue V in breast cancer surgery: a prospective multicentre study.
Acta Anaesthesiol Scand
January 2013
Background: An increasing number of immediate hypersensitivity reactions (HSR) have been reported after the use of Patent Blue V (PBV) for breast cancer surgery. This is the first study to publish prospective data with systematic allergological assessment.
Methods: We conducted a multicentre study in 10 French cancer centres for over 6 months.
[Immediate patent blue-induced hypersensitivity during sentinel node detection: The value of cutaneous tests].
Ann Dermatol Venereol
October 2008
Background: Patent blue is a blue dye commonly used for sentinel node detection in the management of melanoma and breast cancer. Immediate hypersensitivity reactions to patent blue such as blue urticaria, bronchospasm or anaphylactic shock are not rare, being seen in 0.8 to 2.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWe report two cases of severe anaphylactic reactions to rocuronium. Diagnosis was confirmed by skin tests and specific IgE assay. Cross-reactivity to all neuromuscular blocking agents was investigated by intradermal tests and leucocyte histamine release test.
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