Background: The lymphovenous junction (LVJ) of the thoracic duct (TD) is the principle outlet of the lymphatic system. Interest in this junction is growing as its role in lymphatic outflow obstruction is being realized, and as minimally invasive procedures for accessing the terminal TD become more common. Despite the growing clinical significance of the LVJ, its precise form and function remain unclear. The aim of this article was to systematically review the literature surrounding the structure and function of the LVJ and its associated lymphovenous valve (LVV).

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胸导管的淋巴静脉交界处：对其结构和功能解剖学的系统评价

背景：胸导管 (TD) 的淋巴静脉交界处 (LVJ) 是淋巴系统的主要出口。随着它在淋巴流出道阻塞中的作用得到实现，并且随着用于进入终末 TD 的微创手术变得越来越普遍，人们对这个交界处的兴趣正在增长。尽管 LVJ 的临床意义越来越大，但其确切的形式和功能仍不清楚。本文的目的是系统地回顾有关 LVJ 及其相关淋巴静脉瓣 (LVV) 结构和功能的文献。