Phlebologie 2015; 44(03): 110-117
DOI: 10.12687/phleb2255-3-2015
Review Article
Schattauer GmbH

Ultrasound in lymphology

State-of-the-art Article in several languages: English | deutsch

Authors

  • W. J. Brauer

    1   Radiological Center Dr. Przetak, Freiburg, Germany
Further Information

Publication History

Received: 27 January 2015

Accepted: 11 March 2015

Publication Date:
05 January 2018 (online)

Summary

Although ultrasound is frequently used in lymphology, opinions diverge as to the possibilities and value of this method of assessing lymphoedema. This review describes the ultrasound criteria of oedema and other types of fluid accumulation, discusses the capacity of ultrasound to distinguish between the different types of fluid accumulation and highlights the possibilities and limitations of ultrasound in lymphology.