Platinum desensitization in patients with carboplatin hypersensitivity: A single-institution retrospective study
Altwerger G, Gressel GM, English DP, Nelson WK, Carusillo N, Silasi DA, Azodi M, Santin A, Schwartz PE, Ratner ES. Platinum desensitization in patients with carboplatin hypersensitivity: A single-institution retrospective study. Gynecologic Oncology 2016, 144: 77-82. PMID: 27789084, DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2016.09.027.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPositive skin testsHypersensitivity reactionsDesensitization protocolSkin testCarboplatin infusionLife-threatening hypersensitivity reactionSingle-institution retrospective studyCarboplatin desensitization protocolPrior hypersensitivity reactionMajority of patientsCarboplatin hypersensitivity reactionsCarboplatin hypersensitivityPulmonary hypertensionAdverse eventsRetrospective reviewRetrospective studyGynecologic cancerGrade 0Patient deathRisk factorsCardiac conditionsPatientsLarger studyInfusionAge