Lymphoscintigraphy as an adjunctive procedure in the perioperative assessment of patients undergoing microlymphaticovenous anastomoses

Journal Article · Fri Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 1983 · Clin. Nucl. Med.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1097/00003072-198307000-00006· OSTI ID:6982250

Sacks, G A; Sandler, M P; Born, M L; Clanton, J A; Franklin, J D; Partain, C L

Microlymphaticovenous anastomoses provide a potential for reducing lymphedema of the upper extremity complicating radical mastectomy or irradiation. Lymphoscintigraphy with technetium isotopes is a valuable investigative modality in the perioperative evaluation of patients undergoing this surgical procedure. The radionuclide studies provide information regarding structural change and physiologic derangement with a low radiation dose to the patient. It is a simple, painless procedure requiring minimal skill and no surgical intervention. In addition, a reproducible method for preparing a radiocolloid suitable for lymphatic imaging using an approved drug as a precursor has been developed.

• OSTI ID: 6982250
• Journal Information: Clin. Nucl. Med.; (United States), Vol. 8:7
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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