Treatment of postoperative high-volume lymphatic complications using isosulfan blue

ConclusionsThe current series is one of the largest reported experiences using ISB to identify injured lymphatics responsible for LC or LF. Lymphatic complications after a vascular procedure usually occur within 3 weeks of the index vascular procedure, with LF being identified and treated earlier than LC. ISB injection rapidly identifies disrupted extremity lymphatics. Ligation of these lymphatics results in reliable resolution of the lymphatic complication.

Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery: Venous and Lymphatic Disorders - August 17, 2018 Category: Surgery Source Type: research