A Novel Methylene Blue Guided Neopharynx Closure and a Review of Essential Applications in Otolaryngology.
Chee Chean LimYew Toong LiewSakina GhauthMohd Zulkiflee Bin Abu BakarPrepageran NarayananPublished in: Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India (2022)
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.
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