Respiratory and gravitational effects on the terminal thoracic duct and lymphovenous junction: an ultrasound study.
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DOI: 10.1002/ca.23801
Abstract: 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… read more here.
Keywords: thoracic duct; lymph flow; lymphovenous junction;