VELOCITY OF LYMPH FLOW IN THE HEAD AND NECK LYMPHATICS DURING FOOD STIMULATION. PRELIMINARY COMMUNICATION
- P Thommesen
- J Buhl
- K Jansen
- P Funch-Jensen
Abstract
In 12 healthy volunteers the velocity of food stimulated lymph flow in the head and neck lymphatics was studied. The velocity of lymph flow between subsequent lymph nodes had a mean of 0,6 mm/sec with a range of 0,4- 1,4 mm/sec thus reaching the range of the velocity of blood in the capillaries.
In a previous study we have demonstrated (3) a very constant food stimulatory effect on the flow in the head and neck lymphatics. Accordingly this study is an attempt to evaluate separately the velocity of lymph flow during food stimulation between subsequent lymph nodes in the head and neck lymphatics.
How to Cite:
Thommesen, P. & Buhl, J. & Jansen, K. & Funch-Jensen, P., (1980) “VELOCITY OF LYMPH FLOW IN THE HEAD AND NECK LYMPHATICS DURING FOOD STIMULATION. PRELIMINARY COMMUNICATION”, Lymphology 13(3), 161-163.
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