Schlieren Phenomenon for Identification of Lymphorrhea Point

Schlieren Phenomenon for Identification of Lymphorrhea Point

Surgical invasion of the lymphatic system can lead to lymphorrhea. Lymphorrhea is first treated conservatively, but is often refractory and subsequently treated surgically. In surgery, it is difficult to identify the lymphatic leak points visually. In this study, we observed the schlieren phenomenon...

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Published in:Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open Vol. 10; no. 4; p. e4269
Main Authors: Sotsuka, Yohei, Wakatsuki, Hanako, Matsuda, Ken
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: United States Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 18-04-2022
Wolters Kluwer
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Ideas and Innovations
Reconstructive
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Summary:Surgical invasion of the lymphatic system can lead to lymphorrhea. Lymphorrhea is first treated conservatively, but is often refractory and subsequently treated surgically. In surgery, it is difficult to identify the lymphatic leak points visually. In this study, we observed the schlieren phenomenon based on the difference in the refractive index between glucose solution and lymph fluid, and were able to easily identify the site of the lymphatic leakage in real time and treat lymphorrhea.
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ISSN:2169-7574
2169-7574
DOI:10.1097/GOX.0000000000004269