Indocyanine Green (ICG) Lymphography Is Superior to Lymphoscintigraphy for Diagnostic Imaging of Early Lymphedema of the Upper Limbs

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Authors

Makoto Mihara · The University of Tokyo

Hisako Hara · The University of Tokyo

Jun Araki · The University of Tokyo

Kazuki Kikuchi · The University of Tokyo

Mitsunaga Narushima · The University of Tokyo

Takumi Yamamoto · The University of Tokyo

Takuya Iida ·

Abstract

Our findings suggest the importance of dual diagnosis by examination of the lymphatic system using ICG lymphography and evaluation of edema in subcutaneous fat tissue using MRI.

Topics & Keywords

Lymphatic System and Diseases Diagnosis and Treatment of Venous Diseases Body Contouring and Surgery

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PLoS ONE

Volume 7, Issue 6, pp. e38182-e38182

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0038182

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