| Thoracic duct and cisterna chyli: evaluation with multidetector row CT. | |
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PMID: 22253338 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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Objectives: To evaluate the normal anatomy of the thoracic duct and cisterna chyli obtained by axial and multiplanar reformation (MPR) images of 1 mm slice thickness using multidetector row CT (MDCT).Methods: We evaluated the ability of MDCT to examine the normal anatomy of the thoracic duct and cisterna chyli. The axial and coronal images of thoracoabdominal MDCT images obtained in 50 patients (20 women and 30 men; mean age, 63.5 years; range, 32-81 years) were reviewed between January and October 2005. We excluded patients with malignant neoplasms, inflammation or vascular diseases (e.g. aneurysm, aortic dissection), and those with a history of thoracoabdominal surgery. The thoracic duct was divided into three anatomical parts: the upper, middle and lower parts. We evaluated the degree of visualisation and the maximum size of the thoracic duct. We also evaluated the degree of visualisation, maximum size, configuration and location of the cisterna chyli.Results: Visualisation of the thoracic duct and cisterna chyli was almost 100% on axial and coronal images. The lower part of the thoracic duct was most clearly visualised among the three parts. There was little difference in the maximum diameter of the thoracic duct among the three parts. The cisterna chyli was most frequently located at the Th12 or L1 level, and the most common type was the "straight thin tube type".Conclusion: Axial and MPR images of 1 mm slice thickness using MDCT can clearly depict the thoracic duct and cisterna chyli. |
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M Kiyonaga; H Mori; S Matsumoto; Y Yamada; M Sai; F Okada |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2012-1-17 |
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Title: The British journal of radiology Volume: - ISSN: 1748-880X ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2012 Jan |
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Created Date: 2012-1-18 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0373125 Medline TA: Br J Radiol Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Oita University Faculty of Medicine, Oita, Japan. |
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