EXPERIMENTAL LYMPHATICO-VENOUS SHUNT IN THE RAT: PRESSURE CONTROLS AND LONG-TERM PATENCY
- U Fox
- M Montorsi
- G Romagnoli
Abstract
In a series of rats which underwent end-to-side lymphaticovenous shunts, between precaval lymphatic collector and infrarenal cava vein, pressure values in lymphatic and venous systems and long-term patency of the anastomosis have been evaluated.
Lymphatic pressure has always been higher than venous pressure, providing a good physiological basis for the functioning of the shunt.
Short-term patency (15 days) was 100% and long-term patency (90 days) 80% in all the controlled animals.
The results obtained in this experimental model seem to support the efficacy of this procedure also in its clinical use.
How to Cite:
Fox, U., Montorsi, M. & Romagnoli, G., (1983) “EXPERIMENTAL LYMPHATICO-VENOUS SHUNT IN THE RAT: PRESSURE CONTROLS AND LONG-TERM PATENCY”, Lymphology 16(3), 164-167.
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