Anatomy of the Thoracic Duct

Hamid Hematti; Reza J. Mehran

doi:10.1016/j.thorsurg.2011.01.002

Anatomy of the Thoracic Duct

Hamid Hematti, Reza J. Mehran

Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery

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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.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	229-238
Number of pages	10
Journal	Thoracic surgery clinics
Volume	21
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.thorsurg.2011.01.002
State	Published - May 2011

Keywords

Cisterna chyli
Lymphatic capillaries
Thoracic duct
Vertebra

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Surgery
Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

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