... in consecutive yearly reviews. Blue discoloration remained visible at the injection site after 12, 24, and > 36 months in 36.5, 23.6, and 8.6% of the patients, respectively. Conclusion: The use of patent blue for identification of the sentinel lymph node in patients undergoing breast cancer surgery may result...

... of patent blue V, the patient developed tachycardia on top of preexisting supraventricular tachycardia and showed an instant drop in blood pressure, after which cardiac arrest occurred. These clear symptoms of anaphylactic shock required prompt treatment, and the patient was treated accordingly. Conclusions...