The thoracic duct empties the chylomicrons into the bloodstream via the left subclavian vein.
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*In 2004 he identified a new disease : The intermittent obstruction of the thoracic duct end.
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There are two lymph ducts in the body & mdash; the right lymphatic duct and the thoracic duct.
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Free lymphocytes constantly recirculate in blood after their re-entry from lymphoid tissue, via lymphatic and thoracic ducts.
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To the right is the azygos veins and thoracic duct, and to the left is the left pleura and lung.
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In adults, the thoracic duct is typically 38 45 cm in length and has an average diameter of about 5 mm.
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Another concept is that one of the supraclavicular nodes corresponds to the end node along the thoracic duct and hence the enlargement.
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In animals, the most effective form of treatment until recently has been surgical ligation of the thoracic duct combined with partial pericardectomy.
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The thoracic duct drains lymph into the circulatory system at the left brachiocephalic vein between the left subclavian and left internal jugular veins.
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