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Clin Colon Rectal Surg 2022; 35(04): 349-350
DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1743431
Review Article

Future Directions

J. Calvin Coffey
1   Department of Surgery, University of Limerick Hospital Group, School of Medicine, University of Limerick, Ireland
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Abstract

Recent findings related to the mesentery clarified the organisation of the abdomen at the foundational level. The Mesenteric-based model of abdominal anatomy articlulates a foundation that re-unites scientific and clinical approaches to the abdomen in health and disease. Importantly, recent advances are a reminder that we must always question dogma. The peritoneal-based dogma of conventional anatomy remained unquestioned for too long. With time, the mesenteric-based dogma will also be altered and improved on. Anatomy, and hence surgery, must always be considered as works in progress.

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mesentery - Future - Mesenteric Model of Abdominal Anatomy


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Article published online:
10 August 2022

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