Anaphylactic reactions to isosulfan blue dye during sentinel node lymphadenectomy for breast cancer.
Intraoperative use of isosulfan dye for lymphatic mapping may result in anaphylaxis. Furthermore, in some patients, intravascular absorption of isosulfan may induce serum discoloration causing interference with pulse oximetry function.
Sprung
Juraj
J
*Department of Anesthesiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; and †Rambam Medical Center, Haifa, Israel.
Tully
Michael J
MJ
Ziser
Avishai
A
D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000209:etiology*; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D004396:Coloring Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012394:Rosaniline Dyes / Q000009:adverse effects*; D021701:Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012882:Skin Tests
D004396:Coloring Agents; D012394:Rosaniline Dyes; C025484:iso-sulfan blue