Procedural Recommendations for Lymphoscintigraphy in the Diagnosis of Peripheral Lymphedema: the Genoa Protocol
10.1007/s13139-018-0565-2
- Author:
G VILLA
1
;
C C CAMPISI
;
M RYAN
;
F BOCCARDO
;
P DI SUMMA
;
M FRASCIO
;
G SAMBUCETI
;
C CAMPISI
Author Information
1. U.O. of Nuclear Medicine, Polyclinic Hospital ‘San Martino’, Largo R. Benzi, 10, 16132 Genoa, Italy. g.villa@unige.it
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
2019;53(1):47-56
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Examples of lymphoscintigraphic investigations with various subgroups of patients are discussed. The concept of a transport index (TI) for semi-quantitative analysis of normal/pathological lymphatic flow is introduced. Different concepts of injection techniques are outlined.DISCUSSION: It is past time that lymphoscintigraphy in the diagnosis of lymphatic disorders becomes standardized. This represents our first attempt to outline a clear protocol and delineate the relevant points for lymphoscintigraphy in this patient population.
