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Semin intervent Radiol 2020; 37(03): 227-236
DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1713440
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Lymphatic Anatomy and Physiology

Abhishek K. Goswami
1   Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia
,
Minhaj S. Khaja
2   Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
,
Trevor Downing
3   Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
,
Nima Kokabi
1   Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia
,
Wael E. Saad
4   Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland
,
Bill S. Majdalany
1   Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia
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31 July 2020 (online)

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Abstract

Lymphatics have long been overshadowed by the remainder of the circulatory system. Historically, lymphatics were difficult to study because of their small and indistinct vessels, colorless fluid contents, and limited effective interventions. However, the past several decades have brought increased funding, advanced imaging technologies, and novel interventional techniques to the field. Understanding the history of lymphatic anatomy and physiology is vital to further realize the role lymphatics play in most major disease pathologies and innovate interventional solutions for them.

Keywords

lymphatic - lymph node - anatomy - thoracic duct - cisterna chyli - interventional radiology

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