Title of article
Testicular Patch as Lymphatic Conduit in Canine Hind Limb
Author/Authors
Hodjati, H Departments of Surgery - Pathology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz , Shakeryan, B Departments of Surgery - Pathology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz , Riaz Montazer, N Departments of Surgery - Pathology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz
Pages
3
From page
114
To page
116
Abstract
Background: Management of lymphedema is a challenging issue in
surgery. A variety of operations have been used, albeit with little
success.
Objective: To investigate the efficacy of testicular patch as a lymphatic
conduit.
Methods: An incision was made on the inguinal area of 10 dogs and
all lymph nodes of inguinal area were excised. The tunica albuginea
and parenchyma near the hilum of testes were taken and transferred to
the site of excised lymph nodes.
Results: Microscopic study showed neovascularization of lymphatic
duct in 80% of samples.
Conclusion: Testicular patch graft can be used as a lymphatic conduit
and implemented in the management of lymphedema.
Keywords
Lymphedema , testis , patch graft
Journal title
Astroparticle Physics
Serial Year
2002
Record number
2447156
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