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

Lim CC 1 , Liew YT 2 , Ghauth S 1 , Bakar MZBA 1 , Narayanan P 1

Affiliations 

  • 1 Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • 2 Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 2023 Jun;75(2):1255-1258.
PMID: 37274994 DOI: 10.1007/s12070-022-03192-0

Abstract

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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