Patent Blue dye allergy and the deep inferior epigastric perforator free flap: a unique interaction

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. 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.
Source: Clinical Case Reports - Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Case Report Source Type: research