Abstract | BACKGROUND: Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) is an established means of staging the axilla in patients with breast cancer. Recently, methylene blue dye has been shown to be an efficacious and cost-effective alternative to isosulfan blue. With the increasing popularity of SLNB, the potential complications of isosulfan blue use must be appreciated. METHODS: CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | Sarmela Thevarajah, Tara L Huston, Rache M Simmons |
Journal | American journal of surgery
(Am J Surg)
Vol. 189
Issue 2
Pg. 236-9
(Feb 2005)
ISSN: 0002-9610 [Print] United States |
PMID | 15720998
(Publication Type: Comparative Study, Journal Article, Review)
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Chemical References |
- Enzyme Inhibitors
- Rosaniline Dyes
- iso-sulfan blue
- Methylene Blue
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Topics |
- Axilla
- Breast Neoplasms
(pathology)
- Drug Hypersensitivity
- Enzyme Inhibitors
(adverse effects)
- Female
- Humans
- Lymphatic Metastasis
(diagnosis)
- Methylene Blue
(adverse effects)
- Risk Factors
- Rosaniline Dyes
(adverse effects)
- Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
(adverse effects, methods)
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