Mesenteric and peritoneal anatomy

J. Calvin Coffey, Peter Dockery, Brendan J. Moran, Bill Heald

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Abstract

The mesenteric organ, distal to the duodenojejunal flexure, fans out from its origin at the superior mesenteric artery to span the intestinal tract from DJ flexure to anorectal junction [2]. It is continuous, as are the associated intestinal tract and peritoneal reflections. Anatomic continuity has implications for all related basic and clinical disciplines. Clarification of mesenteric, peritoneal and fascial anatomy now enables a systematic (i.e., scientific) study of each [21].

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMesenteric Principles of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Subtitle of host publicationBasic and Applied Science
PublisherCRC Press
Pages11-40
Number of pages30
ISBN (Electronic)9781498711234
ISBN (Print)9781498725323
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2017

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