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The mesentery: structure, function, and role in disease.

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  • 1Graduate Entry Medical School, 4i Centre for Interventions in Infection, Inflammation and Immunity, University Hospital Limerick, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.

The Lancet. Gastroenterology & Hepatology
|April 14, 2017
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The mesentery, a distinct organ, is now understood anatomically and functionally. Further scientific investigation into the mesentery

Area of Science:

  • Anatomy and physiology of the human mesentery.
  • Gastrointestinal system research.
  • Organogenesis and developmental biology.

Background:

  • The mesentery's structure has been clarified, enabling systematic study.
  • Early-phase research has yielded significant advances and identified new opportunities.
  • Distinct anatomical and functional features support its classification as an organ.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize current scientific findings on the mesentery.
  • To explore the mesentery's role in human diseases.
  • To establish a foundation for future research on the human mesentery in health and disease.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing scientific literature and investigations.
  • Analysis of anatomical and functional data.

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  • Exploration of the mesentery's pathological roles.

    • Main Results:

    • The mesentery's structure is now well-defined.
    • Unique anatomical and functional characteristics have been identified.
    • The mesentery's involvement in various human diseases has been highlighted.

    Conclusions:

    • The mesentery warrants focused scientific investigation comparable to other organs.
    • Understanding the mesentery is crucial for advancing human health and disease research.
    • This review provides a platform for future mesentery-focused scientific endeavors.