Lymphangiogram of the Canine Pelvic limbs with Myodil

Abstract

Myodil was directly injected into the lymphatic vessels of the pelvic limbs in healthy adult mongrel dogs (0.2ml/kg). Lymphangiograms with Myodil showed essentially the same pictures of lymph nodes and lymphatic vessels as those with Lipiodol Ultra-Fluide. They were proved to be useful for the diagnostic roentgenologic examination of the lymphatic system. Myodil was excreted more rapidly in this system than Lipiodol Ultra-Fluide. There was a difference in the rate of excretion between the two. A prominent pulmonary embolism was observed immediately after intralymphatic injection with the contrast medium.