Latex allergy in patients with myelomeningocele presenting for imaging studies of the urinary tract

摘要

Objective. We prospectively surveyed patients with myelomeningocele who presented in our department over a 3-month period to determine the frequency of latex allergy in this population.Materials and methods. A questionnaire assessed history of allergy to latex and attitudes toward and use or avoidance of latex-containing products in both medical and non-medical environments.