The cisterna chyli and thoracic duct in pigs (Sus scrofa domestica)
| Autor: | A. Galov, Hrvoje Gomerčić, M. Duras Gomercic, Tajana Trbojević Vukičević, Tomislav Gomerčić, T. Fruk |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2010 |
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0301 basic medicine
Thorax medicine.medical_specialty Pathology General Veterinary 040301 veterinary sciences animal diseases Cisterna chyli 04 agricultural and veterinary sciences Anatomy Biology Thoracic duct anatomy lymphatic system swine Sus scrofa domestica 0403 veterinary science 03 medical and health sciences Dissection 030104 developmental biology medicine.anatomical_structure Animal model Cardiothoracic surgery Yorkshire pig medicine |
| Popis: | Anatomical variations of the thoracic duct course are common in humans and domestic animals. They are important in thoracic surgery and in application of surgical techniques in experimental animals. The pig is a frequently used animal model due to numerous similarities between human and porcine anatomy and physiology. We revealed the position of the cisterna chyli, and the origin, course and termination of the thoracic duct by fine dissection on fifteen Yorkshire pig carcasses. The pigs were 2.5 months old with a body mass range from 10 to 15 kg. In this study we present our macroscopic observations. The cisterna chyli and thoracic duct had a common position, form and course in ten (67%) specimens. Anatomical variations of the precardiac course of the thoracic duct were observed in five animals (33%). Knowledge of these anatomical features should enhance the use of swine as an experimental model. |
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