[Lymphoscintigraphy as a method of choice for the assessment of lymphatic oedema of the lower limbs].

Among various pathologic conditions characterized by swelling of the lower limbs, lymphatic oedema is that of more frequent occurrence. The oldest method used in the examination of the lymphatic system besides its clinical assessment is colour lymphography based on the application of methylene blue. A more accurate method was employment of iodic contrast media visualised on roentgenological plates. Nowadays disturbances of lymphatic drainage are almost exclusively examined by means of lymphoscintigraphy with the use of radioactive markers. The study discusses the technique of this examination as well as the criteria of the assessment of the results obtained.