Methylene blue extravasation during parathyroidectomy

We describe an incident of methylene blue extravasation into the hand and forearm of a patient undergoing parathyroidectomy. We discuss the management of this patient, how this compares to other cases in the literature and highlight an ongoing need for national guidance.

Authors

Claire Mearns
Karen Birnie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4123-1676)
N Choudhury
A. Riccoboni

Institutions

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (GB)

Publication Details

Journal: Anaesthesia Reports
Published: 2025-01-01
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/anr3.70018
Primary Topic: Methemoglobinemia and Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Type: article
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article

Methylene blue extravasation during parathyroidectomy

Claire Mearns, Karen Birnie, N Choudhury, A. Riccoboni

Jan 1, 2025

Anaesthesia Reports

Methemoglobinemia and Tumor Lysis Syndrome

article

Methylene blue extravasation during parathyroidectomy

Claire Mearns, Karen Birnie, N Choudhury, A. Riccoboni

January 1, 2025article en

Abstract

Anaesthesia ReportsVol. 13(1)

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (GB)

Openalex Percentile: Top 76%

Methemoglobinemia and Tumor Lysis Syndrome

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