Subcutaneous Abdominal Pocket

A subcutaneous abdominal pocket is a surgically created space between the abdominal skin and underlying fascia, providing a defined site for placing an implant or biological material. Clinicians or researchers form the pocket by separating tissue planes through blunt or sharp dissection, positioning the material within the space, and closing the incision to secure it while healing progresses. This approach supports the placement and evaluation of drug-delivery devices, infusion pumps, biosensors, tissue grafts, and other implants. Monitoring the pocket can reveal device function, local inflammation, infection, tissue integration, and fibrous capsule formation, making it useful in clinical procedures and preclinical medical research.

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JoVE Journal - Medicine

A Technique for Subcutaneous Abdominal Adipose Tissue Biopsy via a Non-diathermy Method

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2017

We standardized an abdominal adipose tissue biopsy using a non-diathermy method performed under local anesthesia. Three cases of excessive post-operation bleeding out of 115 operations (2.61%) occurred.We conclude that an abdominal adipose tissue surgical biopsy using a non-diathermy method can be safely applied to healthy men.

A Hemocyte Disturbance Assay to Assess Hemocyte Re-Adhesion to Hematopoietic Pockets

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2025

This video demonstrates the hemocyte disturbance assay, evaluating hemocyte re-adhesion in Drosophila larvae's hematopoietic pockets. Mechanical disturbance releases resident hemocytes, elevating circulating hemocyte counts. Post-recovery, re-adherence of resident hemocytes is confirmed, illustrating reversibility.

A Mouse Model of the Cornea Pocket Assay for Angiogenesis Study

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2011

The cornea is unique in that it lacks vascular tissues. However, robust blood vessel growth and survival can be induced in the cornea by potent angiogenic factors. Therefore, the cornea can provide with us a valuable tool for angiogenic studies. This protocol demonstrates how to perform the mouse model of cornea pocket assay and how to assess the angiogenesis induced by angiogenic factors using this model.

Subcutaneous Trigeminal Nerve Stimulation to Relieve Neuropathic Facial Pain

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2025

Source: Jakobs, M., et al. Subcutaneous Trigeminal Nerve Field Stimulation for Refractory Facial Pain. J. Vis. Exp. (2017)This procedure demonstrates the implantation of subcutaneous electrodes for trigeminal nerve stimulation to treat neuropathic facial pain. The electrodes are tunneled subcutaneously from the affected facial region to an infraclavicular pocket, where they are connected to an internal pulse generator (IPG). The IPG delivers electrical stimulation, activating mechanoreceptor...

Education

JoVE Science Education - Clinical Skills

Abdominal Exam IV: Acute Abdominal Pain Assessment

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2023

Source: Joseph Donroe, MD, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT Abdominal pain is a frequent presenting concern in both the emergency department and the office setting. Acute abdominal pain is defined as pain lasting less than seven days, while an acute abdomen refers to the abrupt onset of severe abdominal pain with features suggesting a surgically intervenable process. The differential diagnosis of acute abdominal pain is broad; thus, clinicians must have a...

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