Lymphatic vessel: Origin, heterogeneity, biological functions and therapeutic targets
Lymphatic vessels, comprising the secondary circulatory system in human body, play a multifaceted role in maintaining homeostasis among various tissues and organs.
Zhaoliang Hu +7 more
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Targeting lymphatics in inflammatory bowel disease
The inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs), consisting of ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD), are characterized by chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract in genetically susceptible individuals exposed to environmental risk factors.
Silvia D’Alessio +2 more
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Lymphatic-immune interactions in the musculoskeletal system [PDF]
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 +9 more
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Shrinking the lymphatic filariasis map of Ethiopia: reassessing the population at risk through nationwide mapping [PDF]
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 +10 more
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Percutaneous laser recanalization in chronically occluded iliofemoral venous stents
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 +2 more
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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 +3 more
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A unique complication of double barrel Wallstent technique in iliac-caval stenting
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 +3 more
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The essential role of thoracic duct embolization in management of traumatic iatrogenic chylothorax [PDF]
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 +7 more
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Liver lymphatic anatomy and role in systemic lymphatic disease [PDF]
AbstractObjectivesTo characterize hepatic to systemic lymphatic connections in patients with systemic lymphatic disease using intra-hepatic lymphangiography and to compare outcomes after lymphatic intervention.MethodsIn this retrospective study, patients with intra-hepatic lymphangiography from May 2014 – April 2019 at our institution were included ...
Michael L. O'Byrne +31 more
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Management of iatrogenic inferior vena cava perforation with composite Wallstent–Z-stent technique
Inferior vena cava rupture is uncommon but can occur as a result of trauma or catheterization and during venous interventions. We have described two cases of iatrogenic inferior vena cava perforation, with their successful management with bare metal ...
Taimur Saleem, MBBS +1 more
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