Objective Photoacoustic imaging (PAI) is a new technique that can evaluate the vascular
system using photoacoustic effects. The present study compared the ability of the new …

Objective Photoacoustic imaging is a new technique that uses the photoacoustic effect. In
photoacoustic lymphangiography (PAL), images of the lymphatic vessels can be visualized …

Lymphedema is the accumulation of protein-rich fluid in the interstitium (ie, dermal backflow
(DBF)). Preoperative imaging of the lymphatic vessels is a prerequisite for lymphovenous …

Lymphedema occurs when interstitial fluid and fibroadipose tissues accumulate abnormally
because of decreased drainage of lymphatic fluid as a result of injury, infection, or …

Background Detailed visualization of the lymphatic vessels would greatly assist in the
diagnosis and monitoring of lymphatic diseases and aid in preoperative planning of …

Objective Aging is one of the causes of primary lymphedema. However, the effects of aging
on the lymphatic system are still not completely understood. We investigated the effects of …

Background Dermal backflow (DBF), which refers to lymphatic reflux due to lymphatic valve
insufficiency, is a diagnostic finding in lymphedema. However, the three-dimensional …

Background Lymphaticovenular anastomosis (LVA) is a minimally invasive surgical
procedure used to treat lymphedema. Volumetric measurements and quality-of-life …

A 54-year-old man with a history of right axillary lymph node dissection for malignant
lymphoma presented with a 7-year history of progressively worsening right arm edema …

Lymphaticovenular anastomosis (LVA) is a widely performed surgical procedure for the
treatment of lymphedema. For good LVA outcomes, identifying lymphatic vessels and …