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CC BY 4.0 · Arch Plast Surg
DOI: 10.1055/a-2775-6770
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So you’ve made a novel discovery: The history of our knowledge of central nervous system lymphatics may change your mind.

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  • Peter C Neligan

    1   Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, United States (Ringgold ID: RIN7284)
    2   Professor Emeritus, University of Washington, Seattle, United States (Ringgold ID: RIN7284)
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There is a lot of excitement about the possible link between the lymphatic system and neurodegenerative disease since the relatively recent discovery of these systems and the role they may play in these disorders. Methods: An extensive literature review was carried out into these discoveries Result: It transpires that much of our knowledge was already discovered over a long period and either ignored, disregarded or forgotten. Conclusion: It is important to thoroughly research any new knowledge or discovery before declaring it as novel.



Publication History

Received: 29 October 2025

Accepted: 18 December 2025

Accepted Manuscript online:
09 January 2026

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