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The role of methylene blue infusion in the management of persistent or recurrent hyperparathyroidism.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  6648804     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Several reports have suggested that methylene blue be used for the selective staining of the parathyroid glands. To date, there have been no reports on the use of methylene blue in persistent or recurrent hyperparathyroidism. In 30 such cases, we found that the dye was safe and easy to administer and that the level of methemoglobinemia after infusion was insignificant. We suggest that the dye be used in all cases involving cervical or mediastinal (or both) reexploration for persistent or recurrent hyperparathyroidism.
Authors:
R M Devine; J A van Heerden; C S Grant; J J Muir
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Surgery     Volume:  94     ISSN:  0039-6060     ISO Abbreviation:  Surgery     Publication Date:  1983 Dec 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1984-01-07     Completed Date:  1984-01-07     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0417347     Medline TA:  Surgery     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  916-8     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Humans
Hyperparathyroidism / blood,  surgery*
Hyperplasia
Infusions, Parenteral
Methemoglobinemia
Methylene Blue / administration & dosage,  diagnostic use*
Parathyroid Glands / pathology,  surgery*
Recurrence
Reoperation
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
61-73-4/Methylene Blue

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