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- Title
The surgical anatomy and clinical relevance of the neglected right lymphatic duct: review.
- Authors
Smith, M E; Riffat, F; Jani, P
- Abstract
Background:The major lymphatic vessels may be damaged during neck dissection or other cervical surgery, resulting in chyloma or chyle fistula. While commonly considered to be predominantly a complication of left-sided surgery, the thoracic duct may be damaged on either side of the neck due to the extreme variability in the anatomy of the central lymphatic system.Method and results:This paper reviews the variable anatomy and embryology of the thoracic and right lymphatic ducts, particularly aspects relevant to head and neck surgery.
- Subjects
SURGICAL &; topographical anatomy; RIGHT lymphatic duct; NECK surgery; SURGICAL complications; HEAD surgery; FISTULA; CERVICAL vertebrae; LYMPHATICS; CHYLE; THORACIC duct; EMBRYOLOGY; LYMPH node surgery; OPERATIVE surgery; WOUNDS &; injuries; ANATOMY; SURGERY
- Publication
Journal of Laryngology & Otology, 2013, Vol 127, Issue 2, p128
- ISSN
0022-2151
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1017/S0022215112002939