Journal article
A three-dimensional analysis of the lymphatics of a bilateral breast specimen: A human cadaveric study
WR Pan, WM Rozen, DL Stella, MW Ashton
Clinical Breast Cancer | Published : 2009
Abstract
Background: There is an increasing clinical need for evaluation of the lymphatic anatomy of the breast. Because of tissue putrefaction, previous studies have not been able to achieve radiographic analyses of bilateral breasts in cadaver specimens. The use of improved preservation techniques with computed tomographic lymphangiog-raphy (CT; CTL) has now allowed this analysis to be undertaken. Materials and Methods: The bilateral breasts and anterior upper torso from a female unembalmed human cadaver was studied over an 8-week period. Using microsurgical techniques, lymphatic vessels were identified with hydrogen peroxide, injected with lead oxide mixture, and radiographed to demonstrate lympha..
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Funding Acknowledgements
Ms Francesca Langenberg, CT Supervisor, Royal Melbourne Hospital. Thank You to Mrs Prue Dodwclll professor G. lan Taylor, Ass/ProlFessor Chris Briggs, and Mr. Russell Corlett for their invaluable Support. Many thanks also to Dr Hiroo Suarni for his contribution with collecting this specimen; The Jack Brockhoff Foundation, The Colonial Foundation, and National Health & Medical Research Foundation for funding this research; and The Royal Melbourne Hospital, The Sydney Melanoma Unit at the Sydney Cancer Centre, and the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology at the University of Melbourne for their continuous support.