Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Lymphatic anatomy of the abdomen is reviewed with focus on hepatic and mesenteric vessels in normal and pathologic conditions. Anatomy and pathophysiology is highlight using both specialized fluoroscopy and T2 Dynamic Contrast MR lymphangiography (DCMRL). Plastic bronchitis, chylothorax, protein losing enteropathy, and both cirrhosis and ascites due to hepatic lymphatics are highlighted.
Source: Lymphology
DOI: 10.2458/lymph.6789
Author: C. Smith
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4403760589