In a patient with compromised lymphatic drainage due to a surgical complication, which effect dominates in distal tissues?

💡 Explanation

Compromised lymphatic drainage leads to fluid accumulation in the interstitial space, because the lymphatic system normally removes excess fluid. This increases interstitial fluid hydrostatic pressure; therefore, edema forms, rather than other changes in capillary pressures or aquaporin activity.

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