Pedal radiocolloid lymphoscintigraphy in demonstration of a post-surgical lymphatic leak.
Radiocolloid lymphoscintigraphy is a very effective diagnostic procedure for dynamic evaluation of lymphatic flow. In this case report, the use of radiocolloid lymphoscintigraphy in detection of a post-surgical lymphatic leak is presented. Dynamic pedal lymphoscintigraphy with Tc 99m-antimony trisulfide colloid clearly demonstrated the site of the leak.
Uygur
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Medical College of Wisconsin's Department of radiology, Milwaukee 53226.
Akansel
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G
Kolindou
A
A
Isitman
A T
AT
Krasnow
A Z
AZ
Collier
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BD
D006801:Humans; D008206:Lymphatic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D061305:Lymphoscintigraphy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D017556:Technetium Compounds / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D017556:Technetium Compounds