An X-ray examination of the lymph vessels following introduction of radio-opaque material.
A procedure whereby the lymphatics and lymphatic glands can be rendered visible on X-ray films by means of the injection of radio-opaque substances. It has now been replaced largely by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Immediate radiological investigation of the lymphatic vessels after injection of a contrast medium via cutdown, usually on the dorsum of the hand or foot. Delayed films are taken to visualize the nodes. This technique has been replaced by computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging.
A technique involving the introduction of vibrant pigments into the intricate network of lymphatic vessels, followed by the capture of X-ray images, is employed to illuminate the mysteries concealed within. This procedure demands meticulous precision, necessitating the surgical isolation of the specific lymph vessels earmarked for injection.
Lymphangiography is a diagnostic technique where a contrast agent is injected into the lymph vessels, allowing them, along with lymph nodes and any irregularities, to be visible on X-rays. However, this method has been mostly replaced by CT scans and MRI.