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Med Univer 2007; 9 (35)

Morphology of the thoracic duct and its clinical importance

Tijerina GO, Elizondo ORE, Ruiz FR, Ortegón GE, Guzmán LS

Language: Spanish
References: 19
Page: 73-76
PDF size: 204.95 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Since its description, the thoracic duct has been of little interest for the anatomists and the surgeons. This duct has three portions: abdominal, thoracic and cervical. Each one of them presents variations that have clinical-surgical importance. The knowledge of its morphology will allow the surgeons to avoid its lesion.


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