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Re: GYNECOLOGIC: Stratasis Urethral Sling Allergy??

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 4 Feb 2008 18:52:06 -0600 (CST)


Susie

Yes, it is possible, but of course wise to rule other things out first before going so far as to remove it...Dr. von Almen

At Fri, 1 Feb 2008, Susie wrote: >
>Is it possible to be allergic to the Stratasis Urethral Sling? After
>surgery, my mom has had several bouts of hives, rashes and very itchy
>skin. Drs. can't find anything in the blood work, but one questioned
>the ingredients of the sling (pig intestine sub-mucoas). Has anyone had
>to have it removed because of allergy? Any thoughts--or just
>coincidence?

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