THE ROLE OF LYMPH NODES IN PANCREATIC EDEMA
- M Papp
- B Varga
- GB Markara
Abstract
The pressure in the afferent lymphatic of the in situ perfused peripancreatic (periportal) lymph node of dogs rises with the rate of fluid infusion. A 10 min infusion of 500 ml physiological saline into the superior pancreato-duodenal artery resulted in gross ·edema of the pancreas. The lymph flow from the cannulated pancreato-duodenal lymphatic and the pressure in the non-transected pancreato-duodenal lymphatics increased. The rise in pancreato-duodenal lymphatic pressure during the intra-arterial infusion was in excess of that observed in either the thoracic duct or the internal jugular vein. Resistance at the peripancreatic lymph nodes to pancreato-duodenal lymph flow may thus be a significant contributing factor in the development of pancreatic edema.
The significance of prelymphatic insufficiency of the intrapancreatic interstitial fluid movement in the development of pancreatic edema is discussed.
How to Cite:
Papp, M. & Varga, B. & Markara, G., (1973) “THE ROLE OF LYMPH NODES IN PANCREATIC EDEMA”, Lymphology 6(1), 28-34.
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