Systemic hypersensitivity reaction to endovascular stainless steel stent

Endovascular intervention has become the mainstay for treatment of most patients suffering from peripheral vascular disease. We describe a patient with a known nickel allergy who underwent placement of a stainless steel stent for aortoiliac occlusive disease. Despite our attempt to avoid a nickel-co...

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Published in:Journal of vascular surgery 2018-02, Vol.67 (2), p.615-617
Main Authors: Univers, Junior, Long, Chandler, Tonks, Stephen A., Freeman, Michael B.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Endovascular intervention has become the mainstay for treatment of most patients suffering from peripheral vascular disease. We describe a patient with a known nickel allergy who underwent placement of a stainless steel stent for aortoiliac occlusive disease. Despite our attempt to avoid a nickel-containing stent, the patient developed a diffuse rash consistent with a nickel or metal allergy. A review of stainless steel metallurgy revealed that nickel, cobalt, and titanium are frequently used to provide anticorrosive properties to stainless steel. The clinical significance of the use of nickel-alloy stents in the setting of patients with a nickel allergy is discussed.
ISSN:0741-5214
1097-6809
DOI:10.1016/j.jvs.2017.08.085