Schlieren Phenomenon for Identification of Lymphorrhea Point. Issue 4 (18th April 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sotsuka, Yohei; Wakatsuki, Hanako; Matsuda, Ken
• Is Part Of: Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Volume 10:Issue 4(2022)
• Page Start: e4269
• Publication Date: 2022-04-18
• Subjects: Surgery, Plastic -- Periodicals; Surgery, Plastic -- Periodicals; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures -- Periodicals; 617.95205
• DOI: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000004269
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2169-7574

Abstract

Abstract : 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.