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    A novel technique using sodium sulphan blue dye successfully outlines lymph nodes in the groin and axilla during surgical procedures. This method aids in visualizing lymphatic drainage for improved surgical outcomes.

    Area of Science:

    • Surgical oncology
    • Vascular surgery
    • Medical imaging

    Background:

    • Accurate lymph node identification is crucial for staging cancer and assessing lymphatic spread.
    • Traditional methods for lymph node localization can be time-consuming and may lack precision.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of peripheral injection of sodium sulphan blue for lymph node visualization.
    • To assess the utility of this technique in patients undergoing femoral artery profundaplasty and mastectomy.

    Main Methods:

    • A 6.2% solution of sodium sulphan blue was peripherally injected in 38 patients undergoing femoral artery profundaplasty and 18 patients undergoing mastectomy with pectoral node biopsy.
    • The dye facilitated the outlining of lymph nodes in the axilla and groin regions.

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    Main Results:

    • Lymph nodes and associated vessels were easily visualized following dye injection.
    • The technique proved effective in both surgical contexts studied.

    Conclusions:

    • Peripheral injection of sodium sulphan blue is an effective method for intraoperative lymph node identification.
    • This technique has been integrated into routine surgical practice due to its ease of use and effectiveness.