Managing latex-free mitral valve replacement.

Ann Thorac Surg

Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Division of Cardiac Anesthesia, Catholic University, Rome, Italy.

Published: February 2005

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.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.athoracsur.2003.08.035DOI Listing

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