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

Clin Case Rep. 2018 Feb 8;6(4):581-584. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.1412. eCollection 2018 Apr.

Abstract

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.

Keywords: DIEP; free flap; lymph node; microsurgery; microsurgical; sentinel node.

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  • Case Reports