Lymphosome concept: Anatomical study of the lymphatic system.

Authors :: Suami H
Source :: Journal of surgical oncology [J Surg Oncol] 2017 Jan; Vol. 115 (1), pp. 13-17. Date of Electronic Publication: 2016 Jun 22.
Publication Year :: 2017
Abstract: The gross anatomical study of the lymphatic system in humans and animals has been suspended for almost 100 years. This article introduces the author's technique for investigating the lymphatic system using the concept of the lymphosome. In revisiting the anatomical study of the lymphatic system, our updated knowledge can potentially be utilized either to reassure surgeons about their current procedures in the surgical management of cancers and lymphedema or assist them to refine them. J. Surg. Oncol. 2017;115:13-17. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.<br /> (© 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.)