lymphedema
Conditions
Interventions
1. We performed lymphoscintigraphy (SPECT / CT) or ICG fluorescence lymphangiography according to our protocol on patients with chronic lymphedema of the extremity who had visited Yokohama City Univer
Sponsors
Yokohama City University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients diagnosed with limb lymphedema by lymphoscintigraphy or ICG fluorescence lymphangiography 2. Patients who are 0 to 80 years of age at the time of registration do not matter in sex. 3. Whether or not treatment history for limb lymphoedema is present does not matter. Four. Patients with systolic blood pressure less than 160 mm Hg and diastolic blood pressure less than 100 mm Hg (internal control possible) 5. Patients with severe heart disease or lung disease 6. Uncontrollable diabetic patients (with or without treatment) with a fasting blood sugar level of 130 mg / dL or more 7. In addition, patients judged unsuitable as subjects by doctor's judgment
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients with a history of hypersensitivity to the drugs used 2. Patients allergic to eggs and egg products 3. Patients who are pregnant, may be pregnant, or prefer pregnancy during treatment. Breastfeeding patients Four. Patients with right and left shunts in the heart and lungs 5. Patients with severe heart disease or lung disease 6. Uncontrollable diabetic patients (with or without treatment) with a fasting blood sugar level of 130 mg / dL or more 7. In addition, patients judged unsuitable as subjects by doctor's judgment
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| From the consent acquisition until the end of the research period, obtain the following image findings. Simple ultrasound examination (B mode): presence / absence of boundary line at lower edge of dermis, continuity of fascia. Simple ultrasonography (elastography): Hardness of subcutaneous tissue. | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactMaegawa Jiro
Yokohama City University, School of medicine Department of plastic and reconstructive surgery
Outcome results
None listed