Injection of the diaphragmatic crus with methylene blue for coloration of the canine thoracic duct.

Objective: To describe and compare onset and intensity of thoracic duct (TD) coloration after injection of methylene blue into the diaphragmatic crus and mesenteric lymph node.

Study Design: Experimental study.

Animals: Adult dogs (n = 18).

Diaphragmatic support of a thoracic wall defect in a dog.

A large, caudal thoracic mass was removed along with ribs 11 and 12, resulting in an approximate 16 x 14-cm, caudal thoracic wall defect in a dog. The diaphragmatic musculature was mobilized and used to support the thoracic wall defect. To our knowledge, this method of thoracic wall repair has not been previously reported.