Development and Feasibility of a Very Low-cost, Home-made, Near Infrared lymphatic Imaging Device
P. T. Luis López Montoya, M. D. Luis Roberto García Valadez, P. T. Yucari López, P. T. Joceline Sandoval, P. T. Angel López Montoya, P. T. Itzel Alcaraz, P. T. Claudia Paz
Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · pp. 59–65 · Published 27 Nov 2020
10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i2230706Abstract
Introduction: Near Infrared (NIR), lymphatic Imaging is an emergent imaging technique used to assess superficial lymphatic structures and its function. It uses a NIR light source and a special camera that detects the fluorescence of a non-radioactive dye called indocyanine green (ICG), which is injected subdermally and its way through lymphatic capillaries, making this device useful in the diagnosis and follow up of lymphatic diseases. Objective: To show (NIR) step-by-step development of a feasible, user-friendly, and low-cost homemade Near Infrared (NIR) lymphatic imaging device. Methods: Using worldwide available components such as a customized laser and a modified webcam, we assembled what is a functional plug and play NIR lymphatic imaging device and evaluated its function with a 25-year-old healthy woman. Conclusion: It is feasible to build a functional, homemade, low-cost Near Infrared (NIR) lymphatic imaging device in a tenth of its value.
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