Lymphography

Lymphography is a method of visualizing lymphatic vessels and nodes that is used to diagnose diseases of the lymphatic system. It is based on the introduction of a contrast agent into the body, which accumulates in the lymphatic vessels and nodes, which allows them to be visualized on x-rays.

Lymphography can be used to detect tumors of the lymphatic system, such as lymphoma, leukemia, lymphogranulomatosis and others. It can also be useful in diagnosing lymphadenopathy—enlarged lymph nodes due to various causes, such as infections, autoimmune diseases, or cancer.

The main advantages of lymphography are its safety and ease of implementation. It does not require special preparation of the patient and can be performed on an outpatient basis. In addition, lymphography allows you to obtain information about the condition of lymphatic vessels and nodes in various areas of the body, which can help in choosing treatment tactics.

However, like any other diagnostic method, lymphography has its limitations. For example, it does not always allow you to accurately determine the size of the tumor or its location, and also does not provide information about the condition of other organs and tissues. Additionally, some patients may experience discomfort or pain during the procedure.

In general, lymphography is an important method for diagnosing diseases of the lymphatic system and can be useful in choosing the optimal treatment strategy. However, before undergoing this procedure, you must carefully evaluate all possible risks and benefits, and discuss all questions with your doctor.

Lymphography is a method of studying lymphatic vessels using radiographic techniques and special contrast. Main methods: - **Diagnostic lymphography**, used to check the condition of the patient’s lymphatic system before surgery or if its disorders are suspected. In modern medicine, laparoscopic, retrograde and paracentesis diagnostic methods are used. - According to statistics from the surgical department of the city clinical hospital No. 1 named after N.I. Pirogov in the Russian Federation, removal of lymph nodes is most often performed: * axillary - from 37.6% to 52.4%, * * intrathoracic - 4% *, * supraclavicular groups - up to 0.3%*.

*The diagnostic purpose of lymphography can be:* *X-ray confirmation of impaired patency of the draining lymphatic duct*, which ensures the contagiousness of the focus of lymphangioma in children. To relieve malignant lymphangiomatous disease for this reason, a surgical method of intracavitary cyst of the abdominal cavity and pelvis is used*. **Therapeutic lymphography** - lymphoepithelial mastectomy (as well as ablastic excision of inguinal tissue in primary lymphogranulomatosis in the form of control radioablation). *After