ICG Lymphographic Imaging - What Is It? How Does It Help Those Living With Lymphoedema?

As part of our "What's Changed in 20 years of Lymphoedema Treatment Theme" we asked the lovely Abbigail Titmus, Clinic Manager at LymphVision to provide more information on this important development ..

 

"Advancements in technology have made it possible for us to visualise the lymphatics in real-time. Using a special camera, and an injection of fluorescent medical dye, we can see the lymphatic vessels and lymph fluid in the tissue.

 

This allows us to identify how they are working, where they are draining to and any lymphatic failure.

Being able to 'map' the lymphatics allows us to:

Offer specialist diagnosis and assessment
Map individual pathways
Allow for optimised FG-MLD
Improve long term outcomes and quality of living
Create a bespoke mapping plan utilising your unique drainage pathways
Tailor a management or reduction plan around your needs and lifestyle
Identification of early lymphatic failure
Identify changes and anticipate developments
Teach you self-management techniques you can use for life
Screen for Lymphoedema in patients at risk

 

 

ICG has been used very safely and successfully for over 50 years. LymphVision's use their own unique protocols and there have never been any reported cases of adverse effects. Other lymphatic imaging techniques require radioactivity, however ICG Lymphography Imaging is not harmful and does not use radiation or require x-ray

 

About LymphVision

LymphVision is a leading provider of private Lymphoedema services led by Jane Wigg, RGN, MSc, Lymphoedema Clinical Expert. Offering a range of assessment tools, treatments and imaging technology patients can be sure of the most comprehensive, advanced and effective services, delivered by a team of leading experts. From their clinic in Staffordshire, they aim to combine exceptional patient care, comprehensive Lymphoedema support and world-leading experience and knowledge, in order to provide the country’s finest lymphatic imaging and Lymphoedema services.

The pioneering procedure of ICG Lymphography Imaging allows LymphVision to map a patients unique lymphatics in real-time providing valuable insight. With this imaging they create a bespoke lymphatic mapping plan to assist with lymphatic drainage, with the aim of achieving improved outcomes and effective self-management. Find out more at www.lymphvision.com"