Patent Blue dye allergy and the deep inferior epigastric perforator free flap: a unique interaction.

Patent Blue dye for sentinel lymph node biopsy is associated with systemic allergic response and generalized blue hue. We report a unique case of successful free flap transfer in this setting. Despite inotropic support and abnormal blue hue, allergic response does not preclude safe flap transfer and monitoring.

Vastus lateralis transfer for severe hip abductor deficiency: a salvage procedure.

Introduction: Abductor muscle deficiency can be a debilitating problem following hip arthroplasty surgery. We report outcomes of a novel method of abductor muscle function reconstruction surgery in patients with chronic, irreparable gluteus medius and minimus defects.

Patients And Methods: Four consecutive patients who underwent our method of abductor reconstruction surgery were retrospectively reviewed.