Possibilities and prospects of using energy of high-temperature oscillation plasma flow in treatment of ventral hernias

Abstract

OBJECTIVE. This work investigated an influence of high-temperature oscillation plasma flow on hypoderma and determined the degree of influence on lymphatic vessels. MATERIAL AND METHODS. The experiment was carried out on 15 guinea pigs, that were divided into 5 groups (3 species in each group). An incision of derma and hypoderma was performed in dorsal area. The control group was the first and their incised tissues were used for comparative morphological analysis. Hypoderma has been treated by high-temperature oscillation plasma flow using Plasma.Jet to achieve coagulation homeostasis in the second group. Excisional biopsy was made immediately after tissue processing by Plasma.Jet in this group. Biopsy was performed on the third day in the third group. It was on the fifth day in the fourth group and on the seventh day in the fifth group. RESULTS. According to histological and immunohistochemical study, it was stated that optimal hemostasis was achieved due to coagulation without necrotic changes and absence of lymphorrhea. CONCLUSIONS. The developed method of hemostasis allowed doctors to reduce complication rate in postoperative period.

Keywords

• high-temperature oscillation plasma flow
• hypoderma
• lymphorrhea
• prevention of complications