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Intravital Microscopy of the Inguinal Lymph Node
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2011
A technique for performing intravital microscopy of the inguinal lymph node (LN) is outlined. Such technique allows for real-time, in vivo study of the lymph node microvasculature and structure both during homeostasis and infection. This technique can be adapted to cell trafficking studies and to other lymph node sites.
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Mouse Inguinal Lymph Node Volume Analysis: An Ultra-high-frequency Ultrasound Imaging Technique to Determine the Volume of Inguinal Lymph Node in Mouse Model
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2025
In this video, we demonstrate the technique to image the inguinal lymph node in a mouse model using ultra-high-frequency ultrasound imaging. This non-invasive imaging technique allows the monitoring of the change in lymph node volume in the animal over time.
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Harvesting an Inguinal Draining Lymph Node from a Murine Model
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2025
This video demonstrates the surgical isolation procedure of the inguinal draining lymph node from a mouse model. Incision of the abdominal region provides access to the inguinal lymph node, which is surgically harvested. The harvested translucent inguinal lymph node can be used for immunological studies.
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Measurement of Basal and Forskolin-stimulated Lipolysis in Inguinal Adipose Fat Pads
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2017
This protocol describes the method of determining basal and forskolin-stimulated lipolysis in inguinal fat pads obtained from normal chow diet (NCD) or high fat diet (HFD) ± capsaicin fed wild type mice. As an index for lipolysis, glycerol release was measured from inguinal adipose fat pads.
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Rapid Analysis and Exploration of Fluorescence Microscopy Images
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2014
Here we describe a workflow for rapidly analyzing and exploring collections of fluorescence microscopy images using PhenoRipper, a recently developed image-analysis platform.
FAQs
Careful separation of the groin’s tissue layers provides progressive access to the abdominal wall and inguinal canal. This staged approach lets the surgeon inspect the canal and surrounding anatomy while maintaining awareness of nearby critical structures. Its practical value is a clearer operative field for identifying abnormalities and planning the appropriate intervention.
Protection of the spermatic cord, blood vessels, and nerves is a central intraoperative priority because these structures are located within the operative region. During inspection and tissue dissection, the surgeon must distinguish them from abnormal tissue or a hernia sac. Preserving their integrity supports safer exploration and helps reduce complications while the groin problem is assessed or treated.
When a hernia is suspected, tracing the hernia sac helps clarify its course and relationship to the inguinal canal. The surgeon may then reduce the sac as part of management. This maneuver provides diagnostic information and creates the anatomical conditions needed for subsequent hernia repair, while also allowing nearby structures to be evaluated and protected.
Findings during exploration can do more than confirm an expected diagnosis. Direct inspection may show whether the anatomy matches a suspected hernia, mass, injury, or other abnormality, and it can reveal uncertainty requiring a different plan. These observations may guide hernia repair, management of an undescended testis or groin mass, or clarification of anatomy before treatment is completed.
The workflow begins with a carefully placed groin incision, followed by separation of tissue layers to expose the abdominal wall and inguinal canal. The surgeon then evaluates the canal and surrounding structures, traces or reduces a hernia sac when present, and protects the spermatic cord, vessels, and nerves. The resulting findings support the next treatment decision.
Clinicians may use the procedure when a groin mass, injury, undescended testis, or other abnormality requires direct anatomical assessment. It is also useful when the anatomy is uncertain and examination alone does not resolve the problem. In these settings, direct findings can support diagnosis, treatment planning, and prevention of complications during subsequent management.