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Aortic Valve Replacement in a Patient with Severe Nickel Allergy
Author(s) -
Lusini Mario,
Barbato Raffaele,
Spadaccio Cristiano,
Chello Massimo
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
journal of cardiac surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.428
H-Index - 58
eISSN - 1540-8191
pISSN - 0886-0440
DOI - 10.1111/j.1540-8191.2011.01320.x
Subject(s) - medicine , nickel allergy , surgery , fibrous joint , aortic valve replacement , prosthesis , allergy , stenosis , contact dermatitis , immunology
Nickel allergy can raise clinical problems in patients undergoing cardiac surgery who require sternal closure with stainless steel wire. We describe the case of a 51‐year‐old woman with severe nickel allergy who underwent aortic valve replacement with a nickel‐free ON‐X prosthesis and sternal closure by Fiberwire # 2 suture without complications. Considering its biocompatibility and its mechanical characteristics including optimal strength and knot resistance, this suture might be a viable alternative in patients in which the use of stainless steel wire is contraindicated. (J Card Surg 2011;26:618‐620)