P Thomas, P Arenberger, R Bader, A J Bircher, M Bruze, N de Graaf, D Hartmann, J D Johansen, A Jowitz-Heinke, V Krenn, M Kurek, A Odgaard, T Rustemeyer, B Summer, J P Thyssen
BACKGROUND: Although rare, allergic reactions to metal implants represent a diagnostic challenge in view of missing guidelines. OBJECTIVES: To develop an European expert consensus on characteristics of metal allergy reactions and the utility of various diagnostic tools in suspected metal implant allergy. METHODS: A nominal group technique (NGT) was applied to develop consensus statements. Initially an online literature database was created on a secure server to enable a comprehensive information...
April 12, 2024: Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology: JEADV