Exploration of lymphatic structures of gastrointestinal tract
Superior mesenteric lymph nodes and vessels, general view
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Exploration of lymphatic structures of gastrointestinal tract
Superior mesenteric lymph nodes and vessels, general view
The jejunum and ileum have been retracted to the left. The transverse colon has been elevated. The peritoneum which covered the right side of the mesentery has been removed to expose the underlying lymphatic structures. Similarly, the peritoneum which extends laterally to the ascending colon as well as the inferior peritoneal layer of the transverse mesocolon have been dissected.
- Transverse colon (elevated)
- Middle colic lymph nodes
- Duodenum (covered by fascia)
- Ileocolic lymph nodes
- Ascending colon
- Ileocolic artery
- Ileocecal junction
- Cecum
- Ileum (terminal portion)
- Jejunum
- Mesenteric lymph nodes
- Ileum
- Descending colon
- Mesenteries (dissected)