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1Australian Lymphoedema Education Research and Treatment Centre (ALERT), School of Health Sciences and Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia.
Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine
|June 23, 2026
Summary
Indocyanine green (ICG) lymphography is a valuable tool for diagnosing and managing lymphedema. It provides detailed imaging of lymphatic pathways, improving treatment planning and patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Medical Imaging
- Vascular Medicine
- Lymphedema Research
Background:
- Lymphedema diagnosis and management require precise imaging of lymphatic system dysfunction.
- Current methods may lack the detail needed for effective treatment planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the clinical utility of Indocyanine green (ICG) lymphography in lymphedema care.
- To highlight ICG lymphography's role in diagnosis, treatment guidance, and future research.
Main Methods:
- Review of current evidence on ICG lymphography in lymphedema.
- Analysis of ICG lymphography's ability to visualize superficial lymphatic pathways and lymph nodes.
Main Results:
- ICG lymphography offers high sensitivity for assessing dermal backflow and lymphatic function.
- It enables detailed visualization of lymphatic channels and collateral drainage.
- Evidence supports its use in guiding lymphedema rehabilitation and treatment.
Conclusions:
- ICG lymphography enhances diagnostic precision and therapeutic effectiveness in lymphedema management.
- Real-time visualization aids in detecting dysfunction and improving treatment planning.
- Standardization of protocols and quantitative metrics are needed for broader application.