AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE PENROSE DRAIN IN CHILDREN AT RISK FOR LATEX ALLERGY

Authors
VATES TS FREEDMAN AL SMITH CA
Citation
Ts. Vates et al., AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE PENROSE DRAIN IN CHILDREN AT RISK FOR LATEX ALLERGY, Urology, 49(3), 1997, pp. 454-455
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Urology & Nephrology
Journal title
Urology → ACNP
ISSN journal
00904295
Volume
49
Issue
3
Year of publication
1997
Pages
454 - 455
Database
ISI
SICI code
0090-4295(1997)49:3<454:AATTPD>2.0.ZU;2-I
Abstract
We describe a simple and inexpensive technique to construct a nonlatex Penrose drain substitute using a latex-free surgeon's glove. We have found this to be a safe option for children who are at risk for a late x reaction. (C) 1997, Elsevier Science Inc.