Table 2.
Components of the transport index (TI)
| 0 | SCORE 3 | 5 | 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transport kinetics | No delay | Mild delay | Extreme delay | No flow |
| Distribution pattern | Normal | Partial dermal | Diffuse dermal | No flow |
| Time index | (Time in minutes | For appearance of | Regional lymph nodes | ×0.04) |
| Lymph nodes | Normal | Visible, diminished | Barely visible | Not seen |
| Lymph vessels | Normal | Visible, diminished | Barely visible | Not seen |
From: Cambria RA, Gloviczki P, Naessens JM, Wahner HW. Non-invasive evaluation of the lymphatic system with lymphoscintigraphy: a prospective, semiquantitative analysis in 386 extremities. J. of Vasc Surg. 1993; 18: 773–782. Republished with permission