Experimental lymphatic obstruction and fat absorption in the rabbit.
Using a previously published procedure of experimental abdominal lymphatic duct obstruction, we were unable to confirm increased faecal fat excretion after the operation. Nevertheless, the completeness of the obstruction and the huge dilatation of the lymph ducts of the villi have been verified. A spontaneous seasonal variation of faecal fat excretion has been observed in the rabbit with a maximum in October and November.
D000818:Animals; D003250:Constriction; D005243:Feces / Q000032:analysis; D007408:Intestinal Absorption; D050356:Lipid Metabolism; D008208:Lymphatic System / Q000502:physiology*; D011817:Rabbits; D012621:Seasons