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Jo Marie Tran Janco1, Peter Gloviczki, Jeremy L Friese
1Divisions of Gynecologic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, and Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota.
Obstetrics and Gynecology
|January 9, 2015
Summary
Persistent ascites after gynecologic cancer surgery may need surgical intervention. A novel technique using isosulfan blue dye aids in localizing and ligating lymphatic leaks when conservative methods fail.
Area of Science:
- Gynecologic Oncology
- Surgical Innovation
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Ascites following lymphatic dissection can be challenging.
- While often managed conservatively, surgical intervention may be necessary for refractory cases.
- This study focuses on a technique for managing ascites in gynecologic malignancy.
