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:10.4103/1658-354X.152891

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

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

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

Saudi journal of anaesthesia, Vol.9(2), pp.211-213

01/04/2015

DOI: https://doi.org/10.4103/1658-354X.152891

PMCID: PMC4374232

PMID: 25829915

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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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Title: Novel management of methylene blue extravasation: A case report and review of literature
Creators - without role: Rashid Saeed Khokhar - King Saud University
Mansoor Aqil - King Saud University
Tariq Al-Zahrani - King Saud University
Adnan Gelidan - King Saud University
Khayal Al Khayal - King Saud University
Publication Details: Saudi journal of anaesthesia, Vol.9(2), pp.211-213
Publisher: MEDKNOW PUBLICATIONS & MEDIA PVT LTD
Number of pages: 3
Identifiers: 9950541208331
Academic Unit: King Saud University
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article