Clinical feasibility of noncontrast-enhanced magnetic resonance lymphography of the thoracic duct
H Takahashi, S Kuboyama, H Abe, T Aoki, M Miyazaki… - Chest, 2003 - Elsevier
Study objective The dilatation of the thoracic duct was previously demonstrated in liver
cirrhosis by lymphangiography, endoscopic ultrasound, and at autopsy. The evaluation of
the morphologic change of the thoracic duct may be important in assessing the altered
lymphodymanics in liver cirrhosis. The objectives of this study were to determine which
combination of posture and breathing phase during noncontrast-enhanced magnetic
resonance lymphography (MRL) provided the clearest images, and to evaluate the …
cirrhosis by lymphangiography, endoscopic ultrasound, and at autopsy. The evaluation of
the morphologic change of the thoracic duct may be important in assessing the altered
lymphodymanics in liver cirrhosis. The objectives of this study were to determine which
combination of posture and breathing phase during noncontrast-enhanced magnetic
resonance lymphography (MRL) provided the clearest images, and to evaluate the …
