Symposium Highlight: PHYSIOLOGY AND FUNCTIONAL PATHOLOGY OF THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM WITH IMPLICATIONS FOR THE FONTAN PATIENT
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Contractile function of the collecting lymphatic vessels depend on smooth muscle cells, one-way valves, surrounding tissues, and regulation by the autonomic nervous system. The potentially deleterious effects of the Fontan procedure and elevated central venous pressure on lymphatic function leading to life-threatening complications are described. Presented at the 2023 ISL International Congress of Lymphology, Genoa, Italy in a special symposium on central and regional lymphatic system in health and disease.
Source: Lymphology
DOI: 10.2458/lymph.6790
Author: V. Hjortdal
Language: English
Subfield: Epidemiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4403760546