Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia (Jan 2015)

Novel management of methylene blue extravasation: A case report and review of literature

  • Rashid Saeed Khokhar,
  • Mansoor Aqil,
  • Tariq Al-Zahrani,
  • Adnan Gelidan,
  • Khayal Al Khayal

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4103/1658-354X.152891
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 9, no. 2
pp. 211 – 213

Abstract

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Methylene blue is a highly irritant drug and has been used intraoperatively. Its accidental extravasation can lead to tissue necrosis. In this report, a unique management is described, and the patient recovered without any morbidity.

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