Mesenteric Lymphatic Vessel Density Is Associated with Disease Behavior and Postoperative Recurrence in Crohn ’s Disease

ConclusionsIn addition to its correlation with disease behavior, bowel thickness, and the presence of intestinal granulomas and creeping fat, increased mesenteric lymphatic vessel density in the proximal margin is predictive of early clinical recurrence after surgery in patients with Crohn ’s disease.
Source: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research