Ellis Sandy
St George's Hospital, London.
Br J Community Nurs. 2006 Apr;11(4):S4-6. doi: 10.12968/bjcn.2006.11.Sup3.21210.
The lymphatic system is often overlooked, but is a vital part both of the circulation and the immune system. This article provides a basic overview of the structure and function of the lymphatic system as a grounding for understanding the development of chronic oedemas, notably lymphoedema.
淋巴系统常常被忽视,但它却是循环系统和免疫系统的重要组成部分。本文对淋巴系统的结构和功能进行了基本概述,为理解慢性水肿尤其是淋巴水肿的发展奠定基础。