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Sentinel Node Detection
Lymphatic mapping with sentinel node biopsy is one of the most interesting developments in surgical oncology. Researches have discovered that when cancer advances it travels to the lymph nodes. The first lymph node is called the "Sentinel" lymph node. If no cancer is discovered in the "Sentinel" lymph node then the cancer has not spread and there is no need to perform an "Axillary Lymphadenectomy" where all the lymph nodes are removed. To locate the "Sentinel" lymph node an isotope is injected into the breast which then travels to the "Sentinel" lymph node and the nodes beyond. The isotope emits a gamma wave which can be detected with a gamma probe.
Gamma Finder®
Gamma Finder is the first cordless Gamma detection device to be introduced to the market. The small light weight probe is highly sensitive to detecting gamma waves and is easy for the surgeon to manipulate to locate the "Sentinel" node. |
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