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Authors: KG Callum ( ) , JB Kinmonth ( )
The changes in the superficial inguinal lymph node of the pig following either occlusion of all its blood supply, or occlusion of blood supply plus intra-arterial injection of Thrombin, or of a sclerosing agent (Ethanolamine), were studied by lymphography and histology.
After occlusion of blood vessels only, the nodes rapidly recovered to normal. After occlusion of the blood supply plus intra-arterial injection of Thrombin the changes were more marked but recovery was good though not quite normal. After occlusion of blood supply and intra-arterial injection of Ethanolamine damage to the lymph node was much more marked, and obstructive changes were seen on lymphography with only a little evidence of recovery.
Neither the effects of quiet thrombosis nor those of more violent inflammation appear to explain or parallel the changes occurring in clinical primary lymphoedema.
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How to Cite: Callum, K. & Kinmonth, J. (1974) “THE EFFECT OF ISCHAEMIA ON LYMPH NODES AND THE LYMPHATIC CIRCULATION”, Lymphology. 7(2).