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With the new understanding of the mesentery as a unique continuous organ, we can review the disease states that involve the mesentery. While rare overall, the basic understanding of the primary lesions of the mesentery, their distinguishing features, diagnosis and management options, is key to optimize management of mesenteric neoplasms.
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Sehgal, R., Coffey, J.C., Keller, D.S. (2021). Mesenteric Neoplasms. In: Ehrenpreis, E.D., Alverdy, J.C., Wexner, S.D. (eds) The Mesenteric Organ in Health and Disease. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-71963-0_48
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