Comparing the Impact of Diluents and Injection Techniques on Patient Comfort During Indocyanine Green Lymphangiography: A Prospective Study.
Lymphat Res Biol
; 22(2): 120-123, 2024 Apr.
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Indocyanine green (ICG) lymphography, a key diagnostic tool for lymphedema, is influenced by the dilution process of ICG dye, impacting patient experience. Methods andResults:
In our study, we assessed three different ICG diluents-water for injection (WFI), normal saline (NS), and Dextrose® plus human albumin-in five healthy volunteer individuals undergoing superficial lymphography of the upper limb over 3 weeks. Results indicated that NS, as a diluent for ICG, caused the least discomfort during injection, in contrast to WFI, which led to the highest levels of discomfort. Transport time of ICG from the injection site to the axillary lymph nodes was notably shorter in intradermal injections than in subdermal injections.Conclusion:
Our findings advocate for using NS as the optimal and cost-effective diluent for ICG, enhancing patient experience.Palavras-chave
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Verde de Indocianina
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Linfedema
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Lymphat Res Biol
Assunto da revista:
ALERGIA E IMUNOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Grécia