Medizinische Universität Graz Austria/Österreich - Forschungsportal - Medical University of Graz
Gewählte Publikation:
GEUSAU, A; PIRKHAMMER, D; ABERER, W.
ANAPHYLAXIS AFTER DEVITALIZATION OF THE DENTAL ROOT USING PARAFORMALDEHYDE-CONTAINING MATERIALS
ALLERGOLOGIE. 1994; 17(9): 439-441.
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- Co-Autor*innen der Med Uni Graz
- Aberer Werner
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- Abstract:
- Several hours after treatment of the dental root using paraformaldehyde-containing materials, 3 female patients developed delayed anaphylactic reactions that required emergency treatment. In all 3 patients, an allergy to the local anaesthetic was suspected and they were referred to our department for allergy testing; these results were negative. Detailed case history and consultation with the patient's dentists then led us to test for formaldehyde allergy; whereas skin tests yielded divergent and inconclusive results, high concentrations of IgE antibodies against formaldehyde could be detected in all 3 individuals. The continuous use of formaldehyde-containing dental products is discussed with regard to their frequent and potentially life threatening side effects and the numerous and critical reports in the literature.
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- FORMALDEHYDE
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