Embryological, anatomical and clinical considerations on pleuroperitoneal communication
The pleural and peritoneal cavity share many related features due to their common celomic origin. Normally these two spaces are completely separated with the development of the diaphragm. Defects in diaphragm morphogenesis may result in congenital diaphragmatic hernias, which is the most known form...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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De Gruyter
2023-06-01
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Series: | Pleura and Peritoneum |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1515/pp-2023-0013 |