Computed Tomography and Radiographic Lymphography of the Thoracic Duct by Subcutaneous or Submucosal Injection

Journal of Veterinary Medical Science

Shinji SHIBATA²  Ken HATINODA²  Masao ASARI²  Keiji KAMIJYOU²  Kenji ANDO²  Takuo SHIDA¹ 

[1] Laboratory of Veterinary Radiology, Azabu University School of Veterinary Medicine;First Laboratory of Anatomy, Azabu University School of Veterinary Medicine

关键词: computed tomography;    lymphography;    radiograph;    thoracic duct;   

DOI  :  10.1292/jvms.11-0214

学科分类：兽医学

来源: Japanese Society of Veterinary Science

【 摘 要 】

References(11)A simple method of lymphography of the thoracic duct was investigated. Using three female beagles, contrast media were administered rectally, vaginally and into the perianal tissue. The administration sites were gently massaged, and imaging was carried out at constant intervals using computed tomography and radiograph. Moreover, Indian ink was administered into the rectum mucous membrane in dogs for proof of this method of lymphography, and the lymph drainage routes were observed. The investigation showed that clear computed tomography and radiographic contrast images of the thoracic duct were obtained by subcutaneous and submucosa injection of angiography contrast medium and 3D processing of these images revealed the three-dimensional positions and course of the thoracic duct and cisterna chyli.

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