Alpha gal syndrome, a relative not absolute contraindication to the use of bovine pericardium to close an intracardiac septal defect: a case report
Abstract Background Alpha-gal syndrome is an allergic condition in which individuals develop an immune-mediated hypersensitivity response when consuming red meat and its derived products. Its diagnosis is important in individuals undergoing cardiac surgery, as patients frequently require large doses...
Main Authors: | Kimi Taira, Rahul Kanade, Maroun Yammine, Henry Tannous, Sathappan Kumar |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2024-04-01
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Series: | Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-024-02763-2 |
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