Clean the esophagus, thoracic aorta and the azygos veins as seen in this
dissection. Follow
the vagus nerves onto the esophagus where they form the anterior and posterior
esophageal plexuses (left vagus forms the anterior plexus). HINT: Don't forget the vagus nerves are already dissected in the neck. Grab them with your
forceps, tug and trace them into the posterior mediastinum.
Look for the
thoracic duct deep to the esophagus.
Attempt to follow the duct to where it drains into the left subclavian vein at the
junction with the left internal jugular vein.
