Features of lymphatic dysfunction in compressed skin tissues – Implications in pressure ulcer aetiology
Impaired lymph formation and clearance has previously been proposed as a contributory factor in the development of pressure ulcers. The present study has been designed to trial fluorescence lymphangiography for establishing how lymphatic function is altered under a clinically relevant form of mechanical loading.
Source: Journal of Tissue Viability - Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Robert J. Gray, David Voegeli, Dan L. Bader Tags: Basic research Source Type: research