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  • Anatomy
  • Lymphatic System
  • Surgical Anatomy

Background:

  • Thoracic duct (TD) anomalies present significant surgical risks in neck interventions due to variable formation and topography.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of TD anatomy and variations is crucial for successful surgical outcomes.
  • Lack of anatomical-clinical knowledge or surgical skill can impede operative success.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate lymphatic architecture patterns using reverse lymphography.
  • To assess the feasibility of radiopaque contrast infusion into the thoracic duct (TD) of intact cadavers.

Main Methods:

  • Dissection of the thoracic duct (TD) in 13 cadaveric specimens.
  • Cannulation of the TD using a urethral probe and injection of radiopaque iodinated contrast.
  • Attempted retrograde contrast infusion to visualize lymphatic pathways.

Main Results:

  • Thoracic duct (TD) outflow was observed at the junction of the internal jugular and left subclavian veins (direct in 10 cases, arc in 3).
  • Retrograde contrast progression into thoracic and abdominal TD segments was unsuccessful in all attempts.
  • Valvular resistance and lumen obliteration were identified as likely causes for infusion failure.

Conclusions:

  • Retrograde contrast injection into the thoracic duct (TD) is impractical for postmortem imaging in formalinized or refrigerated cadavers.
  • The study highlights limitations in using reverse lymphography for detailed TD anatomical assessment in cadaveric models.
  • Findings underscore the challenges in visualizing the thoracic duct's full extent via retrograde injection due to inherent anatomical structures.