| Literature DB >> 18537993 |
Golara Honari1, Stephen G Ellis, Bruce L Wilkoff, Mark A Aronica, Lars G Svensson, James S Taylor.
Abstract
Allergic reactions to endoprostheses are uncommon and reported in association with orthopaedic, dental, endovascular and other implanted devices. Hypersensitivity reactions to the biomaterials used in endovascular prostheses are among the infrequent reactions that may lead to local or systemic complications following cardiovascular therapeutic interventions. This article reviews potential immunotoxic effects of commonly used biomaterials. Reports of putative hypersensitivity reactions to endovascular devices, including coronary stents, perforated foramen occluders, pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators are also reviewed.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID: 18537993 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0536.2008.01351.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Contact Dermatitis ISSN: 0105-1873 Impact factor: 6.600