Lymphography: Complications Encountered in 522 Examinations

Respiratory Distress Syndrome Following Lymphangiography

“…Soon thereafter, hazards of the method were recognized [2][3][4]. Indeed, 11 years later, a questionnaire concerning 16,501 procedures revealed a mortality of 0.11 %>, and 1.20% serious complications including pulmonary infarcts (0.58%), lipid pneumonia (0.16%) and pulmonary edema (0.06%) [5], Pulmonary embolization of the iodized oil always can be demonstrated histologically in animals and in patients who had lung biopsy or resec tion shortly after lymphography [5.…”

Extravasation of ethiodol into deep tissues of the foot: a complication of lymphangiography

“…is a relatively safe procedure, although frequent minor local and systemic complications occur [1][2][3][4][5]. Those experienced with the procedure achieve a high percentage of successful examinations with a low incidence of morbidity [3,6].…”

“…Those experienced with the procedure achieve a high percentage of successful examinations with a low incidence of morbidity [3,6]. Significant complications of lymphangiography have been recognized and discussed thoroughly [1][2][3]7].…”

“…Those experienced with the procedure achieve a high percentage of successful examinations with a low incidence of morbidity [3,6]. Significant complications of lymphangiography have been recognized and discussed thoroughly [1][2][3]7]. A case of extravasation of Ethiodol into the deep soft tissues of the dorsum of the foot is described which followed unsuccessful placement of the needle into the lymphatic channel.…”

Retinal and Cerebral Fat Emboli following Lymphography with Oily Contrast Media

“…According to DOLAN (1966), complications occurred in 13 % of cases in which 18 ml were given, in 24 % of those in which 18 to 20 m1 were used, and in 48 % when more than 20 ml contrast medium had been administered. The most common complications were fever, nausea, vomiting, and pain at the site of injection.…”