MR Lymphangiography: A Practical Guide to Perform It and a Brief Review of the Literature from a Technical Point of View. (7th March 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mazzei, Francesco Giuseppe; Gentili, Francesco; Guerrini, Susanna; Cioffi Squitieri, Nevada; Guerrieri, Duccio; Gennaro, Paolo; Scialpi, Michele; Volterrani, Luca; Mazzei, Maria Antonietta
• Other Names: Mack Martin G. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: BioMed research international. Volume 2017(2017)
• Publication Date: 2017-03-07
• Subjects: Medicine -- Periodicals; Biology -- Periodicals; Biotechnology -- Periodicals; Life sciences -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1155/2017/2598358
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2314-6133

Abstract

Abstract : We propose a practical approach for performing high-resolution MR lymphangiography (MRL). We shall discuss and illustrate the technical approach for the visualization of lymphatic vessels in patients suffering from lymphedema, how to distinguish lymphatic vessels from veins, and MRL role in supermicrosurgery treatment planning. A brief review of literature, from a technical point of view, is also reported.