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The thoracic duct (TD) drains most of the body's lymph back to the venous system via its lymphovenous junction (LVJ), playing a pivotal role in fluid homeostasis, fat absorption and the systemic immune response. The respiratory cycle is thought to assist with lymph flow, but the precise mechanism underpinning terminal TD lymph flow into the central veins is not well understood. The aim of this study...
The aortic valve (AV) has been used as a surrogate marker for the superior vena cava‐right atrium (SVC‐RA) junction during the placement of central venous catheters. There is a paucity of evidence to determine whether this is a consistent finding in children. Eighty‐seven computed tomography scans of the thorax acquired at local children's hospitals from April 2010 to September 2011 were retrospectively...
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