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Artur Eduardo Martio1, Daniel Marchi Kieling1, Luciano Bambini Manzato1
1Division of Interventional Neuroradiology, Passo Fundo Clinics Hospital, Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil.
This case study highlights a rare instance of a patient developing allergic reactions to nickel and cobalt after receiving a pipeline embolization device (PED). Prompt diagnosis and treatment avoided surgery, emphasizing the need for vigilance regarding hypersensitivity.
Area of Science:
- Medical Devices
- Allergy and Immunology
- Cardiovascular Surgery
Background:
- Nickel and cobalt are common in endovascular prostheses like the pipeline embolization device (PED).
- Nickel hypersensitivity affects a significant portion of the population but rarely manifests after PED placement.
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