title: Methemoglobinemia and hemolysis after enteral administration of methylene blue in a preterm infant: relevance for pediatric surgeons.
abstract: A preterm infant had methaemoglobulinemia and hemolytic anemia after enteral administration of methylene blue. The dye was administered to exclude a tracheoesophageal fistula. Methylene blue is a noxious product, especially in neonates. It should be considered a potential cause of acquired methemoglobulinemia, even after enteral administration.
authors.affiliation: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Department of Paediatrics, University Hospitals, Gasthuisberg, Leuven, Belgium.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Allegaert
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Miserez
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Lerut
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Naulaers
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Vanhole
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Devlieger
mesh_terms: D004947:Esophagus; D005260:Female; D006461:Hemolysis; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D007235:Infant, Premature, Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis; D007440:Intubation; D008708:Methemoglobinemia / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis; D008751:Methylene Blue / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014138:Tracheoesophageal Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis
chemical_list: D008751:Methylene Blue