METHODS: The results of LNT for LEL were compared between the conventional single LNT group (control group; n = 21 limbs), the multiple LNFs group (n = 13), and the prefabricated lympho-venous shunt group (n = 13) in terms of volume improvement (the LEL index), lymphoscintigraphy findings, and the rate of functional survival and lymph node sizes (evaluated using ultrasonography) at 6 months aft...

Abstract Pre-operative lymphatic mapping for sentinel node identification is essential accurate staging in patients with several solid cancers and important prognostic implications. 99m Tc-labelled colloid lymphoscintigraphy intraoperative lymph detection using a gamma probe represent well-established nuclear medicine technique detailed imaging method thanks to the advent of hybrid multi-modali...

In this paper we report a case of neonatal chylous ascites the diagnosis of which was made by lymphoscintigraphy and exclusion of all other organic diseases. Initial treatment with skimmed milk feeding was not effective, hence repeated abdominal paracentesis was required to relieve the distension. Total parenteral nutrition combined with intravenous somatostatin eventually resulted in long-term...

INTRODUCTION Common protocols for the detection of sentinel lymph nodes in early breast cancer often include the injection of the tracer 1 day before surgery. In order to detect enough activity on the day of surgery, the applied activity in many protocols is as high as several hundred MBq. So far, very few protocols with an activity below 20 MBq have been reported. We developed an ultralow-dose...

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