Alterations in lymphatic vessels in the course of chronic experimental lymphedema

[Translated from Polski Przegląd Chirurgiczny vol.41, no 6, 1969]

[Translated from Polski Przegląd Chirurgiczny Vol.41, no 6, 1969]

1. Morphological lesions of the lymph vessels in chronic lymph stasis consisin the formation of new lymphatic capillaries, as well as in the varicoid dilatation of the main vessels.2. In spite of long-lasting lymph stasis lymph pressure is the same in thelymphedematous and healthy leg.3. Protein level is the same in lymph derived from the lymphedematous andhealthy leg.