The authors describe a new exper imental model for lymphedema of rabbit ear. The method proved to be reliable and easily reproducible. The dilatation of lymph vessels after ex perimental provocation of lymphe dema permits study of the physio pathologic basis of lymphovenous shunts created by means of micro surgery and proves to be helpful for the microsurgeon's practice.
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