Visualizing the lymphatic vessels and flow with high-resolution ultrasonography and microvascular flow imaging.

Autor: Vullings, Joep J. J., van Schaik, Caroline, Fütterer, Jurgen J., de Korte, Chris L., Klein, Willemijn M.
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Zdroj: Ultrasonography; Jul2023, Vol. 42 Issue 3, p466-473, 8p
Abstrakt: Imaging of the lymphatic system has always encountered difficulties, such as high costs, timeconsuming procedures, and low-resolution images. Each method of imaging provides its own challenges. The use of high-resolution ultrasonography (HR-US) and microvascular flow imaging (MVFI) may prove to be the most effective method for visualizing the superficial lymphatic vessels. This study investigated the utilization of HR-US and MVFI in imaging inguinal lymph nodes and vessels, as well as the innovative use of an intranodal saline injection that acted as a contrast agent. This technical note aims to demonstrate that HR-US and MVFI, in combination with an intranodal saline injection, are applicable to the dynamic imaging of superficial inguinal lymph nodes and vessels. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Databáze: Complementary Index