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Non-invasive Optical Imaging of the Lymphatic Vasculature of a Mouse

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Imaging modalities in lymphatic surgery.

Rohini L Kadle¹, Albert H Chao¹

¹Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA.

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|August 28, 2025

Summary

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Imaging plays a crucial role in lymphedema diagnosis and treatment. This review covers historic and novel imaging techniques, including indocyanine green lymphography and ultrasound, to improve lymphatic surgery outcomes.

Keywords:

Lymphedema indocyanine green lymphography lymphoscintigraphy lymphovenous bypass magnetic resonance lymphography ultra-high frequency ultrasound

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Area of Science:

Microsurgery and supermicrosurgery are key in lymphedema management.
Imaging modalities are essential for diagnosis, surgical planning, and post-operative analysis.

Background:

Lymphedema diagnosis and treatment rely heavily on microsurgical and supermicrosurgical approaches.
Various imaging techniques are integral to the successful execution of these surgical procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

To review historic and novel imaging modalities used in lymphedema diagnosis and treatment.
To discuss the application of these imaging techniques throughout the patient management pathway, from diagnosis to post-operative assessment.

Main Methods:

Discussion of established techniques like lymphoscintigraphy and newer methods such as indocyanine green lymphography.
Exploration of advanced imaging like magnetic resonance lymphography and ultra-high frequency ultrasound.
Introduction to emerging technologies including contrast-enhanced ultrasound and photoacoustic imaging.

Main Results:

Lymphoscintigraphy, while historically significant, has limitations in resolution.
Indocyanine green lymphography offers portability and utility in pre-operative planning and intra-operative assessment.
Magnetic resonance lymphography provides detailed anatomical and soft tissue information.
Ultra-high frequency ultrasound aids in target selection for anastomoses.
Novel techniques show promise for future lymphatic surgery applications.

Conclusions:

Imaging in lymphatic surgery is continuously advancing with new technologies.
Improved accessibility of imaging in clinical and surgical settings enhances surgical techniques and success rates.
The evolution of imaging promises to significantly advance the field of lymphatic surgery.