ArticlePlastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open2024
Lymphatic Mapping for LVA with Noncontrast Lymphatic Ultrasound: How We Do It.
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- Protocol of Noncontrast High-frequency Ultrasound and Contrast-enhanced Ultrasound-guided Lymphatic Mapping for Lymphaticovenous Anastomosis Surgery.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2026Article
- Lymphatic Ultrasound in Longitudinal Decision-making for Lymphedema: A Narrative Review Integrating Conservative and Surgical Management.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2026Article
- Lymphaticovenous Anastomosis Reduces Pain in Selected Patients with Lower Limb Lymphedema.Journal of plastic and reconstructive surgery · 2026Article
- High-frequency Ultrasound-assisted Lymphovenous Anastomosis for Male Breast Cancer Lymphedema.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2026Article
- [Research progress of lymphaticovenous anastomosis in treatment of secondary lymphedema].Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery · 2026Review
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- Beyond Ultra-high Frequency: Clinical Feasibility of 10-12 MHz and Portable Ultrasound in Lymphatic Imaging.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2025Article
- [An overview of integrated surgical management for secondary lower limb lymphedema guided by algorithms].Zhonghua shao shang yu chuang mian xiu fu za zhi · 2025Article
- Establishing a Standard Method for Screening Lymphatic Ultrasound in Lymphedema Patients.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2025Article
- Integrated surgical treatment: a new model for treating secondary extremity lymphedema based on algorithms.Frontiers in oncology · 2025Review
- Lymphatic Mapping with Multi-Lymphosome Indocyanine Green Lymphography in Legs with Lymphedema.Archives of plastic surgery · 2024Article
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Abstract
Recently, lymphatic ultrasonography has received increasing attention. Although there are several reports on contrast-enhanced lymphatic ultrasound as a preoperative examination for lymphaticovenous anastomosis (LVA), we have been reporting the usefulness of preoperative noncontrast lymphatic ultrasound. In this article, the detailed procedure for conducting lymphatic ultrasound during the preoperative examination of LVA is thoroughly described. The only items required for lymphatic ultrasound are an ultrasound device, an echo jelly, a straw for marking, and a marker. We use an ordinary ultrasound device with an 18-MHz linear probe. We apply the Doppler, Crossing, Uncollapsible, Parallel, and Superficial fascia index to identify the lymphatic vessels. While imagining the course of the lymph vessels, we position the probe perpendicular to the long axis of the lymphatic vessels. When a vessel is found under the superficial fascia, the probe is moved proximally to trace the vessel's path. If the vessel transverses a nearby vein without connecting to it, it is most likely a lymphatic vessel. To confirm, we ensure that the vessel does not exhibit coloration in the Doppler mode. As LVA is most effective when the dilated lymph vessels are anastomosed, we use lymphatic ultrasound to identify the most dilated lymphatic vessels in each lymphosome, and mark incision lines where suitable veins are in close proximity. No contrast agent is required; therefore, medical staff such as nurses and ultrasound technicians can autonomously conduct the test.
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