title: [Indirect lymphography--possibilities and limits of roentgen diagnosis of the lymphatic system].
abstract: Indirect lymphangiography enables to opacify peripheral lymph-collectors. In case of lymph valve insufficiency and dermal back flow also small skin lymphatics can be visualized. Indirect lymphangiography showed various new lymphatic patterns in different kinds of leg oedema. Specificity of 89% and sensitivity of 97% recommends the method as a good diagnostic tool for diagnosis of lymphoedema in a suspected clinical situation. Indirect lymphangiography is not able to opacify proximal or central lymphcollectors and lymph nodes.
authors.affiliation: Dermatologischen Abteilung, Krankenanstalt Rudolfstiftung, Wien. christiane.stoeberl@kar.magwien.gv.at
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Stöberl
mesh_terms: D003287:Contrast Media; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008209:Lymphedema / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008220:Lymphography; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D014283:Triiodobenzoic Acids; D014689:Venous Insufficiency / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media; D014283:Triiodobenzoic Acids; C033300:iotrolan
vernacular_title: Indirekte Lymphographie--Möglichkeiten und Grenzen der Röntgendiagnostik des Lymphgefässsystems.