Fixed Flow Regulator Articles & Analysis
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In states of decompensation, whether it be acute or acute on chronic, thoracic duct flow increases (on average to ≈8 mL/minute).59 However, while flow is increased, the flow capacity of the lymphatic system is overwhelmed by the increase capillary filtration leading to tissue edema; that is, there is a relative deficiency in lymphatic ...