Anatomy of the Thoracic Duct

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 01 May 2011 English Publisher:Elsevier BVJournal:Thoracic Surgery Clinics, volume 21, pages 229-238 (issn: 1547-4127,

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Authors: Hamid, Hematti; Reza J, Mehran;

doi: 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2011.01.002

pmid: 21477773

Anatomy of the Thoracic Duct

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Abstract

The thoracic duct is a major anatomic structure of the upper part of the abdomen, chest, and the lower part of the neck. This article reviews the embryology, anatomy, and multiple variations of the thoracic duct. Proper knowledge of this anatomy should ease understanding the pathophysiology of diseases involving the lymph channels and also prevent injury to the duct during major procedures in which the duct or its tributaries can be involved.

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The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
United States

Keywords

Lymphatic System, Humans, Subclavian Vein, Lymphatic Vessels, Thoracic Duct

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