HYDROGEL/ PROSTRATE TREATMENT / ALLERGIC REACTION (ANAPHYLACTIC SHOCK)
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My 62 year old brother just went into anaphylactic shock after he was injected with hydrogel in preparation for radiation treatment of his prostrate. The purpose of this hydrogel is to form a barrier around the rectum to prevent it from being damaged from the radiation.
But this gel takes 5 months to clear from the system.
Has anyone heard of this problem ??
Anyone know of the best way to treat this??
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barney34567 Thomas010457
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I am sorry to hear of your brother's experience.
There are a few articles on the serious topic. May I suggest you Google
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Major Complications and Adverse Events Related to the Injection of the SpaceOAR Hydrogel System **
Good luck.
Thomas010457 barney34567
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Thank you for the suggestion. I have done just that and it is ominous that there were major adverse reports, including serious anaphylactic shock , and the doctors at Mayo Clinic did not take precautions such as a very minor test dose.
barney34567 Thomas010457
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Your comment on the doctors at Mayo is key.
I NEVER follow the hospital per se, I ALWAYS follow the physician.
For instance, there may be a highly regarded physician working for argument sake in Great Neck NY and a well regarded hospital in NYC.
Unless I knew 100% that the hospital in NYC was well regarded in urology, I would opt for a physician say in Great Neck. Few hospitals are great at every specialty.