A Novel Methylene Blue Guided Neopharynx Closure and a Review of Essential Applications in Otolaryngology

Methylene blue has many usages in the field of otolaryngology. We describe a preliminary finding of methylene blue guided neopharynx closure after total laryngectomy. This technique can potentially reduce the risk of pharyngocutaneous fistula and has not been described in the literature. It is also...

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Published in:Indian journal of otolaryngology, and head, and neck surgery and head, and neck surgery, 2023-06, Vol.75 (2), p.1255-1258
Main Authors: Lim, Chee Chean, Liew, Yew Toong, Ghauth, Sakina, Bakar, Mohd Zukiflee bin Abu, Narayanan, Prepageran
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Brief Communication
Cancer surgery
Head and Neck Surgery
Laryngeal cancer
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Otolaryngology
Otorhinolaryngology
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Summary:Methylene blue has many usages in the field of otolaryngology. We describe a preliminary finding of methylene blue guided neopharynx closure after total laryngectomy. This technique can potentially reduce the risk of pharyngocutaneous fistula and has not been described in the literature. It is also handy in assisting junior surgeons to perform modified Connell suture during neopharynx reconstruction. Concurrently, we reviewed other essential applications of methylene blue in otolaryngology.
ISSN:2231-3796
0973-7707
DOI:10.1007/s12070-022-03192-0