[Effects of linear polarized light irradiation around the lumbar sympathetic ganglion area upon the skin temperature of lower extremities].
BACKGROUND
The effect of linear polarized light irradiation around the lumbar sympathetic ganglion area upon the skin temperature of legs may be similar to that of irradiation of near stellate ganglion area upon arms.


METHODS
Linear polarized light irradiation was induced with SUPER LIZER (Tokyo Iken, Tokyo, Japan). The C probe of SUPER LIZER was placed on the left side of the supine at the level of L2.


RESULTS
Seven-minute irradiation around the lumbar sympathetic ganglion area increased significantly the skin temperature of the irradiated side leg.


CONCLUSIONS
These results suggest that linear polarized light irradiation around the lumbar sympathetic ganglion area might be useful and beneficial for clinical application.
Ide
Yasuo
Y
Department of Anesthesiology, Toho University, Sakura Hospital, Sakura.
Kitamura
Takayuki
T
Sekiyama
Hiroshi
H
Chinzei
Mieko
M
Yajaima
Choku
C
Hayashida
Masakazu
M
Tagami
Megumi
M
Hanaoka
Kazuo
K
D005728:Ganglia, Sympathetic / Q000502:physiology* / Q000528:radiation effects*; D006801:Humans; D007259:Infrared Rays; D035002:Lower Extremity / Q000502:physiology*; D008161:Lumbosacral Region / Q000294:innervation; D008297:Male; D012881:Skin Temperature