作者: G. Villa , C. C. Campisi , M. Ryan , F. Boccardo , P. Di Summa
DOI: 10.1007/S13139-018-0565-2
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摘要: Lymphoscintigraphy is the gold standard for imaging in diagnosis of peripheral lymphedema. However, there are no clear guidelines to standardize usage across centers, and as such, large variability exists. The aim this perspectives paper draw upon knowledge extensive experience lymphoscintigraphy here Genoa, Italy, from our center excellence assessment treatment lymphatic disorders over 30 years provide general nuclear medicine specialists. authors describe technical characteristics patients with limb swelling. Radioactive tracers, dosage, administration sites, rationale a two-compartment protocol inclusion subfascial vessels all given detail. Examples lymphoscintigraphic investigations various subgroups discussed. concept transport index (TI) semi-quantitative analysis normal/pathological flow introduced. Different concepts injection techniques outlined. It past time that becomes standardized. This represents first attempt outline delineate relevant points patient population.