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The lymphatic vascular system in liver diseases: its role in ascites formation [PDF]

Clinical and Molecular Hepatology, 2013
The lymphatic system is part of the circulatory system and plays a key role in normal vascular function. Its failure plays a crucial role in the development and maintenance of various diseases including liver diseases.
Chuhan Chung, Yasuko Iwakiri
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Congenital Vascular and Lymphatic Diseases. [PDF]

Circ Res
Over the past several centuries, the integration of contemporary medical techniques and innovative technologies, like genetic sequencing, have played a pivotal role in enhancing our comprehension of congenital vascular and lymphatic disorders ...
Jung R, Trivedi CM.
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Lymphatic Function in Autoimmune Diseases

Frontiers in Immunology, 2019
Lymphatic vessels are critical for clearing fluid and inflammatory cells from inflamed tissues and also have roles in immune tolerance. Given the functional association of the lymphatics with the immune system, lymphatic dysfunction may contribute to the
Noa Schwartz, Noa Schwartz, Madhavi Latha S. Chalasani, Thomas M. Li, Zhonghui Feng, William D. Shipman, William D. Shipman, Theresa T. Lu, Theresa T. Lu, Theresa T. Lu, Theresa T. Lu   +10 more
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Lymphatic vessel: Origin, heterogeneity, biological functions and therapeutic targets

Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy
Lymphatic vessels, comprising the secondary circulatory system in human body, play a multifaceted role in maintaining homeostasis among various tissues and organs.
Zhaoliang Hu, Xushi Zhao, Zhonghua Wu, Bicheng Qu, Minxian Yuan, Yanan Xing, Yongxi Song, Zhenning Wang   +7 more
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Lymphatic-immune interactions in the musculoskeletal system [PDF]

Frontiers in Immunology
Traditionally, the role of lymphatic vessels has been understood as primarily involving fluid transport and immune surveillance. In addition to these roles, recent studies have revealed a paracrine function of lymphatics through the dissemination of ...
Hanyu Liu, Lu Liu, Yuheng Zhang, Qi Tian, Zhangfan Ding, Zhangfan Ding, Junyu Chen, Junyu Chen, Anjali P. Kusumbe, Anjali P. Kusumbe   +9 more
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Shrinking the lymphatic filariasis map of Ethiopia: reassessing the population at risk through nationwide mapping [PDF]

, 2015
BACKGROUND Mapping of lymphatic filariasis (LF) is essential for the delineation of endemic implementation units and determining the population at risk that will be targeted for mass drug administration (MDA).
Assefa, Ashenafi, Bockarie, Moses J, Brooker, Simon J, Cano, Jorge, Davey, Gail, Deribe, Kebede, Gonzalez-Escalada, Alba, Kebede, Amha, P Rebollo, Maria, Shafi, Oumer, Sime, Heven   +10 more
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Percutaneous laser recanalization in chronically occluded iliofemoral venous stents

Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques, 2022
Occlusion is a challenging complication of endovenous stenting. The treatment of chronic iliofemoral stent occlusion involves wire recanalization followed by balloon angioplasty. However, this approach will not always be successful.
Taimur Saleem, MBBS, FACS, Cooper Luke, MS, Seshadri Raju, MD, FACS   +2 more
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The essential role of thoracic duct embolization in management of traumatic iatrogenic chylothorax [PDF]

Jornal Vascular Brasileiro, 2023
This study aims to describe a case series of patients who underwent thoracic duct embolization (TDE) to treat traumatic iatrogenic chylothorax (TIC).
Bruno Pagnin Schmid, Guilherme Moratti Gilberto, Marcela Juliano Silva Cunha, Leonardo Guedes Moreira Valle, Gustavo Foronda, Santiago Raul Arrieta, Felipe Nasser, Rodrigo Gobbo Garcia   +7 more
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Role of lower extremity fasciectomy plus fasciotomy for patients with persistent leg pain after stenting for chronic iliofemoral venous obstruction

Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques, 2022
Although clinical improvement after stenting for symptomatic iliofemoral venous obstruction has been demonstrated in multiple large studies, a small proportion of patients will experience persistent quality of life–impairing symptoms.
Arjun Jayaraj, MD, Cooper Luke, MS, Jerad Robinson, MSN, Brandi Burr, MSN   +3 more
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A unique complication of double barrel Wallstent technique in iliac-caval stenting

Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques, 2021
The “double barrel” technique has been a popular option in reconstituting the iliac-caval confluence in bilateral stenting. It has been mostly used with the Wallstent (Boston Scientific, Marlborough, Mass). The technique, although generally trouble-free,
Seshadri Raju, MD, Thomas Powell, MS, Riley Kuykendall, MS, Arjun Jayaraj, MD   +3 more
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