Comparative Analysis of Preoperative High Frequency Color Doppler Ultrasound versus MR Lymphangiography versus ICG Lymphography of Lymphatic Vessels in Lymphovenous Anastomosis
Conclusion This study demonstrated while all three modalities are able to provide good information, the sensitivity may alter as the severity of lymphedema progresses. The HFCDU will provide the best detection for lymphatic vessels throughout all stages of lymphedema. However, as each modality provides different and unique information, combining and evaluating the data according to the stage of lymphedema will be able to maximize the chance for a successful surgical outcome. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Abstract | Full text
Source: Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Kim, Hyung Bae Jung, Sung Soo Cho, Min-Jeong Peirera, Nicolas Pak, Changsik John Suh, Peter Hyun Suk Lee, Sang Hoon Hong, Joon Pio Tags: Original Article Source Type: research