Visualization of the wrist ganglion capsule by methylene blue staining as an aid for complete resection in children.
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the effectiveness of methylene blue staining during ganglion resection in children, to assess ganglion resection and minimize recurrence.


METHODS
From August 2007 to March 2011, 36 children with dorsal or volar wrist ganglions with an average size of 2 cm (range, 1-4 cm), including 5 recurrent cases, underwent resection performed with intraoperative methylene blue marking of the cyst wall.


RESULTS
We found recurrence in one patient after 2 years; no obvious complications were observed in any patient.


CONCLUSIONS
Methylene blue staining of the ganglion during resection may be helpful for achieving complete resection.


METHODS
Therapeutic II.
Department II of Orthopaedics, Stem Cell Biology and Therapy Laboratory, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, the Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China; Yubei Maternal and Children Health Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
Yuxi
Y
Su
Department II of Orthopaedics, Stem Cell Biology and Therapy Laboratory, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, the Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China; Yubei Maternal and Children Health Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
Yan
Y
Xie
Department II of Orthopaedics, Stem Cell Biology and Therapy Laboratory, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, the Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China; Yubei Maternal and Children Health Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
Jiaqiang
J
Qin
Department II of Orthopaedics, Stem Cell Biology and Therapy Laboratory, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, the Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China; Yubei Maternal and Children Health Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China. Electronic address: ngx1215@163.com.
Guoxin
G
Nan
D000293:Adolescent; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D045888:Ganglion Cysts / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections; D008297:Male; D008751:Methylene Blue / Q000008:administration & dosage; D013194:Staining and Labeling; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000601:surgery*
D008751:Methylene Blue
Methylene; ganglion recurrence; wrist ganglions