Mesenteric Principles of Gastrointestinal Surgery

The mesentery is that part of the lining of the abdominal cavity that attaches the stomach, small intestine, pancreas, spleen, and other abdominal organs to the posterior wall of the abdomen. Recent discoveries related to the human mesentery offer an opportunity to reappraise it across a wide range of scientific and clinical disciplines. This book provides novel insights into the human mesenteric organ, which will be described in terms of history, anatomy, embryology, histology, pathology, radiology, surgery, oncology, and education.

Features

    Reappraises the human mesentery from anatomy to clinical applications in pathology, radiology, and surgery
    Focuses exclusively on the structure, function, and clinical significance of the human mesentery bringing together the latest research in a single volume
    Illustrated in full color with detailed 3D images created especially for the book
    Points to a companion website containing archived images, models, and animations

Table of Contents

Basic Science. The Human Mesenteric Organ. History. Anatomy. Embryology. Histology. Physiology. Mesothelium. Education. Applied Clinical Science. Radiology. Pathology. Crohn’s Disease. Surgery. Oncology. Future Studies. Future Directions