Ultrasonographic imaging of the cervical thoracic duct in children with congenital or acquired heart disease

Lazaros K. Kochilas; Charles W. Shepard; James M. Berry; Alvin J. Chin

doi:10.1111/echo.12688

Ultrasonographic imaging of the cervical thoracic duct in children with congenital or acquired heart disease

Lazaros K. Kochilas, Charles W. Shepard, James M. Berry, Alvin J. Chin

Pediatric Cardiology

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Abstract

Conditions that increase central venous pressure lead to secondary dilation of the thoracic duct and impaired lymphatic circulation. We report the use of ultrasound to directly image the cervical part of the thoracic duct in children without the need for invasive techniques or contrast agents. Systematic evaluation of the thoracic duct may be useful in cardiovascular conditions with congestion of the lymphatic system such as single ventricle following Glenn or Fontan procedures. (Echocardiography 2014;31:E282-E286).

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	E282-E286
Journal	Echocardiography
Volume	31
Issue number	9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/echo.12688
State	Published - 2014

Keywords

Congestive heart failure
Echocardiography
Fontan palliation
Jugular vein
Lymphatic
Thoracic duct

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