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[Improved demonstration of normal lymph nodes in lymphangiograms (author's transl)]. 1976

G Wolf, and K Jentzsch

Lymphography with Lipiodol ultra fluid was carried out in eight domestic pigs. The purpose of the experiment was to obtain even distribution of the oil in normal lymph nodes in order to improve its diagnostic value. This was attempted by changes in pressure, temperature and by the addition of benzopyrone. By increasing injection pressure from 0.4 to 0.8 atmospheres, using a pump, it was possible to show more of the lymphatic tissue. Whether this would be possible in man is still not certain. The use of a benzopyrone preparation also improved contrast distribution in lymph nodes. Additional pelvic lymphatics were also seen. The improved distribution of oil is indicated by the altered pattern, strikingly even filling of the vacuoles and 10% incfreased filling rate.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D007272	Injections, Intralymphatic	Injections into the lymph nodes or the lymphatic system.	Injections, Endolymphatic,Endolymphatic Injections,Intralymphatic Injections,Endolymphatic Injection,Injection, Endolymphatic,Injection, Intralymphatic,Intralymphatic Injection
D007459	Iodized Oil	A preparation of oil that contains covalently bound IODINE. It is commonly used as a RADIOCONTRAST AGENT and as a suspension medium for CHEMOTHERAPEUTIC AGENTS.	Oil, Iodized,Iodized Oils,Iodolipol,Oils, Iodized
D008198	Lymph Nodes	They are oval or bean shaped bodies (1 - 30 mm in diameter) located along the lymphatic system.	Lymph Node,Node, Lymph,Nodes, Lymph
D008208	Lymphatic System	A system of organs and tissues that process and transport immune cells and LYMPH.	Lymphatic Systems
D008220	Lymphography	Radiographic study of the lymphatic system following injection of dye or contrast medium.	Lymphangiography,Lymphangiographies,Lymphographies
D009821	Oils	Unctuous combustible substances that are liquid or easily liquefiable on warming, and are soluble in ether but insoluble in water. Such substances, depending on their origin, are classified as animal, mineral, or vegetable oils. Depending on their behavior on heating, they are volatile or fixed. (Dorland, 28th ed)
D010388	Pelvis	The space or compartment surrounded by the pelvic girdle (bony pelvis). It is subdivided into the greater pelvis and LESSER PELVIS. The pelvic girdle is formed by the PELVIC BONES and SACRUM.	Pelvic Region,Region, Pelvic
D011312	Pressure	A type of stress exerted uniformly in all directions. Its measure is the force exerted per unit area. (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 6th ed)	Pressures
D012116	Resins, Plant	Flammable, amorphous, vegetable products of secretion or disintegration, usually formed in special cavities of plants. They are generally insoluble in water and soluble in alcohol, carbon tetrachloride, ether, or volatile oils. They are fusible and have a conchoidal fracture. They are the oxidation or polymerization products of the terpenes, and are mixtures of aromatic acids and esters. Most are soft and sticky, but harden after exposure to cold. (From Grant & Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed & Dorland, 28th ed)	Plant Resins
D003374	Coumarins	Synthetic or naturally occurring substances related to coumarin, the delta-lactone of coumarinic acid.	1,2-Benzopyrone Derivatives,1,2-Benzopyrones,Coumarin Derivative,Coumarine,1,2-Benzo-Pyrones,Benzopyran-2-ones,Coumarin Derivatives,Coumarines,1,2 Benzo Pyrones,1,2 Benzopyrone Derivatives,1,2 Benzopyrones,Benzopyran 2 ones,Derivative, Coumarin,Derivatives, 1,2-Benzopyrone,Derivatives, Coumarin