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The subperitoneal space: mechanisms of tumor spread in the peritoneal cavity, mesentery, and omentum

The subperitoneal space consists of fatty tissue, blood vessels, lymphatics, and lymph nodes enveloped by a serosal lining. This provides a complex interconnecting space which is an important conduit for pathology within the peritoneal cavity. The anatomy and pathology of the subperitoneal space and...

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Autor principal: Silverman, Paul M
Formato: Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: e-MED 2003
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1434525/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18211858
http://dx.doi.org/10.1102/1470-7330.2003.0027
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Sumario:The subperitoneal space consists of fatty tissue, blood vessels, lymphatics, and lymph nodes enveloped by a serosal lining. This provides a complex interconnecting space which is an important conduit for pathology within the peritoneal cavity. The anatomy and pathology of the subperitoneal space and the surrounding cavity is discussed in its relationship to tumor spread.