Methylene Blue Causing Serotonin Syndrome Following Cystocele Repair

Abstract

Methylene blue is an intravenously administered agent that may potentiate serotonin syndrome. The usage of methylene blue to evaluate ureters for injuries and patency during urological surgeries is recognized as common practice. However, there is no mention of serotonin syndrome caused by methylene blue in urological literature or for urological surgery. We report the first urological case in order to raise awareness of the risk for serotonin toxicity with utilizing methylene blue.

Keywords

• Methylene blue
• Serotonin syndrome
• Cystocele repair