INDIRECT CAUDAL LYMPHOGRAPHY USING A NEW WATER-SOLUBLE CONTRAST AGENT - ANIMAL EXPERIMENTAL STUDIES IN PIGS

Abstract

Animal experiments on caudal lymphography in pigs are presented, using a new water-soluble contrast medium which is renally excreted. Indirect cutaneous administration renders possible the radiological visualization of the entire lymphatic drainage system of the lower limb, the retro-peritoneal space and the thoracic  duct.  Visualization of the  lymphatic  system  is rapid, homogeneous and can be repeated as often as desired . The quali ty  of  the lymphogram   is as good as that obtained by the current methods in common use, employing iodized  oils.