Chapter 4 : anatomy and embryology of the lymphatic system of the colon and rectum

While the lymphoid system includes lymphoid organs such as the spleen, thymus, soft-tissue (or peripheral) lymphatics, and hepatic lymphatics, the scope of this chapter will be limited to an introductory description of the human lymphatic development and anatomy followed by an extensive overview of the anatomy of the colorectal lymphatic system.

ISBN:9780128242971

Publication year:2022

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