Methylene blue: dangerous dye for neonates

J Pediatr Surg. 2003 Aug;38(8):1244-5. doi: 10.1016/s0022-3468(03)00278-1.

Abstract

Methylene blue is a basic dye commonly used in histologic microbiologic, and tissue staining. This report describes an instance of methylene blue toxicity in a premature neonate.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Kidney Injury / chemically induced*
  • Anemia, Hemolytic / chemically induced*
  • Esophageal Atresia / complications
  • Esophageal Atresia / therapy
  • Gastrostomy
  • Humans
  • Hyperbilirubinemia / chemically induced*
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Methylene Blue / adverse effects*
  • Tracheoesophageal Fistula / complications
  • Tracheoesophageal Fistula / therapy

Substances

  • Methylene Blue