Clinical Gastroenterology Vol.22 No.8(2-3)

Theme Clinical Application of Sentinel Node Concept for Carcinoma of the Alimentary Tract
Title Detection of Sentinel Lymph Node -- Observation with Infrared Ray
Publish Date 2007/07
Author Hiroshi Nimura Deaprtment of Surgery, The Jikei University School of Medicine
Author Norichika Narimiya Kashiwa Kenshin Clinic
Author Tomoki Koyama Deaprtment of Surgery, The Jikei University School of Medicine
Author Norio Mitsumori Deaprtment of Surgery, The Jikei University School of Medicine
Author Hideyuki Kashiwagi Deaprtment of Surgery, The Jikei University School of Medicine
Author Katsuhiko Yanaga Deaprtment of Surgery, The Jikei University School of Medicine
[ Summary ] Compared to the conventional dye method, SNNS with infrared ray observation allows easy, much improved identification of SN. With this technique, the usefulness of combining ESD techniques and laparoscopic surgery is expected.
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