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| Visualisation | Mean maximum size | Level | |||
| Complete | 58% | LD | 3.8 mm | Th11 | 13% |
| Partial | 22% | TD | 4.0 mm | Th12 | 44% |
| Minimal | 20% | Length | 14.1 mm | L1 | 42% |
LD, longitudinal diameter; TD, transverse diameter.
Visualisation of the cisterna chyli was evaluated in 50 patients, and its maximum size and location level were evaluated in 40 patients who showed “complete” or “partial” visualisation on multidetector CT.
