We defined an intraoperative leak (IOL) as visualization of methylene blue dye outside of the colon (in the operative field). Postoperative leaks (POL) are defined clinically as a constellation of ...

DYES are generally investigated in aqueous ... This communication reports our preliminary results with methylene blue.

What is methylene blue? Methylene blue, considered the first fully synthetic drug used in medicine, was originally developed as a textile dye. Its potential medical benefits began to catch the eye ...