Lymphatic system visualization: ways of application of the method for improving the results of facial rejuvenation surgeries
Antonyan P.A.,1 Petrosyan K.A.,1 Papayan G.V.,2 Akopov A.L.,3 Grigoryan Ch.A.,4 Nersеsyan K.H.5
1 Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Avdalbekyan National Institute of Health, Yerevan, Armenia
2 Laser Medicine Center, Pavlov First State Medical University, Saint Petersburg, Russia
3 Department of Hospital Surgery, Pavlov First State Medical University, Saint Petersburg, Russia
4 Tonoyan Medical Center, Yerevan, Armenia
5 Arabkir Medical Complex, Yerevan, Armenia
ABSTRACT
The development of lymphatic system (LS) visualization methods that can be easy to use and understandable, with the ability for data analysis in real-time is one of the challenging tasks in modern medicine. In this article, we describe LS visualization with indocyanine green fluorescence imaging with near-infrared light. Characterization of the fluorescent method is described: sensitivity, resolution, specificity, penetration depth in tissues. This article shows the ability of real-time visualization of lymph vessels and nodes during the various types of facelift surgeries.
Keywords: lymphatic system, lymphatic drainage, fluorescence imaging, indocyanine green (ICG), facelift