Systematic study of the mesentery is now possible because of clarification of its structure.
Although this area of science is in an early phase, important advances have already been …

Classic colon cancer surgery refers to a wide resection of the tumor-bearing segment and
the lymphatics draining along the named artery. The concept of TME has been applied to …

Abstract Background and Aims Inclusion of the mesentery during resection for colorectal
cancer is associated with improved outcomes but has yet to be evaluated in Crohn's …

The mesentery in Crohn's disease: friend or foe? : Current Opinion in Gastroenterology The
mesentery in Crohn's disease: friend or foe? : Current Opinion in Gastroenterology Log in or …

Aim Awareness of anatomy is critical for performing safe surgery within the root of the
mesentery. Our aim was to investigate the anatomical relationship between the superior …

The peritoneum is a large serous membrane with both epithelial and mesenchymal features,
and is essential for maintaining an intra-abdominal homeostatic equilibrium. The peritoneum …

METHODS: Patients with CC who underwent colorectal resection between January 2000
and December 2018 were reviewed, and the data were gathered from a prospectively …

Background The structures of the mesentery including adipose tissue, nerves, and
lymphatics play an important role in the pathogenesis and disease progression of Crohn's …

Colon cancer treatment is on the way to evolution over several decades. The minimally
invasive surgery has improved postoperative short-term outcomes. Adjuvant chemotherapy …

Background: Despite its complexity, the peritoneum is usually underestimated in classical
medical texts simply as the surrounding tissue (serous membrane) of the gut. Novel findings …