2017
A single institution’s experience with a fast, effective carboplatin desensitization protocol and identification of risk factors for high-grade hypersensitivity reactions
Altwerger G, Gressel G, English D, Nelson W, Menderes G, Black J, Santin A, Schwartz P, Ratner E. A single institution’s experience with a fast, effective carboplatin desensitization protocol and identification of risk factors for high-grade hypersensitivity reactions. Gynecologic Oncology 2017, 145: 123. DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2017.03.288.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCarboplatin desensitization protocolSingle institution experienceDesensitization protocolInstitution experienceHypersensitivity reactionsRisk factors
2016
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