Patent Blue dye allergy and the deep inferior epigastric perforator free flap: a unique interaction. Issue 4 (8th February 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kumar, Shanesh; Dhillon, Raminder; Shah, Snehal; White, Dean C.; Rozen, Warren Matthew
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 6:Issue 4(2018)
• Page Start: 581
• Page End: 584
• Publication Date: 2018-02-08
• Subjects: DIEP -- free flap -- lymph node -- microsurgery -- microsurgical -- sentinel node; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.1412
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Key Clinical Message: Patent Blue dye for sentinel lymph node biopsy is associated with systemic allergic response and generalized blue hue. We report a unique case of successful free flap transfer in this setting. Despite inotropic support and abnormal blue hue, allergic response does not preclude safe flap transfer and monitoring. Abstract : Patent Blue dye for sentinel lymph node biopsy is associated with systemic allergic response and generalized blue hue. We report a unique case of successful free flap transfer in this setting. Despite inotropic support and abnormal blue hue, allergic response does not preclude safe flap transfer and monitoring.