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Schema of direction of esophageal lymphatic drainage.
Notes: The submucosal lymphatic drainage is bidirectional while extramural lymphatic drainage should be unidirectional. Black arrows indicate direct drainage to TD from submucosa.
Abbreviations: ESO, esophagus; L left; R right; TD, thoracic duct.
