[Role of lymphofluoroscopy in the management of lymphedema].

The lymphatic vascular system is essential for maintaining a healthy balance between interstitial fluid production and transport. Dysregulation of this balance can lead to the formation of lymphedema, a pathology that is disabling and bothersome in the daily lives of the patients. Lymphofluoroscopy is an invaluable tool that provides static and dynamic images of the superficial lymphatic vessels, with diagnostic and therapeutic implications.

Indocyanine green lymphography as novel tool to assess lymphatics in patients with lipedema.

Objective: Lipedema is a chronic and progressive disease associated with lymphatic impairment at later stages. The aim of our study was to describe the functional status and anatomy of lower limb superficial lymphatic system using indocyanine green (ICG) lymphography in patients with lipedema.

Methods: Following ICG injection at the dorsum of the foot, distance (cm) covered by the dye at 10 (T10') and 25 min (T25') was measured and normalized for limb length.