Disordered lymph flow--an overview.

Unfortunately, one cannot present as precise a discussion on the hydrodynamics of the lymphatic system as one can on the blood vascular system. The contents and physical characteristics of lymph from the extremities and from each organ differ and are different from those of thoracic duct lymph. The data on the anatomy, contents measurements of pressures and rates of flows of the lymphatic system are not as consistent or as predictable as those of the blood circulation. Difficulties in methodology are at least in part responsible.