A sensor for the early detection of surgical leaks: Nominated for the Spark Award
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Get to know more about the nominated technology in the video
Gastrointestinal leaks pose a high risk to patients who have undergone abdominal surgery. An early detection of the leak significantly improves the patient’s outcome. A collaboration between ETH Zurich and Empa has led to a chemical sensor that fits into the drain bottle at the patient’s bedside. The sensor reacts fast and can be monitored by eye.
Contact/Links:
external page The Ingenuity Lab Zurich, Prof. Inge Herrmann
Peer Reviewed Publication
A. Jessernig et al. “Early Detection and Monitoring of Anastomotic Leaks via Naked Eye-Readable, Non-Electronic Macromolecular Network Sensors”, Adv. Sci. 2024, 11, 2400673,
external page https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202400673
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