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Angiología
On-line version ISSN 1695-2987Print version ISSN 0003-3170
Abstract
ROS VIDAL, Rafael and ROS DIE, Eduardo. Nickel allergy and placement of aortic endoprostesis with nitinol. Angiología [online]. 2021, vol.73, n.6, pp.288-291. Epub Dec 27, 2021. ISSN 1695-2987. https://dx.doi.org/10.20960/angiologia.00304.
Introduction:
nickel allergies are very common. In various implantable material used in endovascular surgery, the metal structure is made of nitinol.
Case report:
We present a case of a patient with known nickel allergy who needed an aortic endoprosthesis with branches in which manufacture nickel was replaced with stainless steel.
Discussion:
as a result of this case it is recommended to be strict with the instructions and to be alert in case of postoperative reactions.
Keywords : Nickel; Allergy; Aortic endoprosthesis.