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Methylene blue extravasation during parathyroidectomy
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This case report (human patient) describes an incident of methylene blue extravasation into the hand and forearm of a patient undergoing parathyroidectomy. The authors discuss the management of this patient, compare it to other cases reported in the literature, and highlight an ongoing need for national guidance on this issue.
Abstract
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.
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