A clinician's perspective on the new organ mesentery and non-vascular mesenteropathies.

Front Physiol

Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, United States.

Published: September 2024

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  • Mesentery was identified as a new organ in 2017, characterized as a continuous tissue from the duodenojejunal flexure to the anorectal junction.
  • It includes primary mesenteropathies, which encompass both common and rare vascular and non-vascular diseases, as well as secondary mesenteropathies that arise from infections or cancers in other organs affecting the mesentery.
  • Understanding the distinct features of these conditions can lead to better awareness, early diagnoses, and improved treatment outcomes.

Article Abstract

Mesentery was discovered as a new organ in 2017. It is a continuous membranous tissue from the duodenojejunal flexure to the anorectal junction. It has distinct anatomy, physiology, and disease states. Primary mesenteropathies include vascular and non-vascular diseases. Some of them are common, and some of them are rarely seen in clinical practice. Secondary mesenteropathies occur when infection or malignancy in another organ spreads to the mesentery. Each entity has specific diagnostic and treatment protocols. Increased awareness of different mesenteropathies and an understanding of their various presentations at different stages of life can help in early diagnosis and improved clinical outcomes.

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