Routine magnification lymphangiography with a swinging slot X-ray machine

Bilateral pedal lymphangiography was performed in 85 patients. Anteroposterior, lateral, and oblique views of the pelvis and abdomen were obtained with conventional radiographic technique and compared with 1.8 X magnification views obtained with a radiographic scanner that had a multiple slot system and with magnification views obtained with a standard 0.3-mm focal spot and a 12:1 grid.