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An alternative to the Penrose drain in children at risk for latex allergy
T S Vates1, A L Freedman, C A Smith
1Department of Pediatric Urology, Children's Hospital of Michigan, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit 48201, USA.
Urology
|March 1, 1997
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 latex reaction.