Endometriosis—continuing conundrum

Max Elstein, Corrêa Filho
In: BMJ · 1980 · vol. 281(6252) , pp. 1427.4–1427 · doi:10.1136/bmj.281.6252.1427-b · W2031878989
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This paper describes a case of persistent paraplegia following the intraspinal injection of methylene blue, which is a contraindicated route of administration.

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injection to a total paraplegia at the level of T9 dermatome and persisted until the patient's death five years later.The packaging insert for methylene blue injection states that intraspinal injection is contraindicated.

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