The lymphatic vascular system in liver diseases: its role in ascites formation

The lymphatic system is part of the circulatory system and plays a key role in normal vascular function. Its failure plays a crucial role in the development and maintenance of various diseases including liver diseases. Lymphangiogenesis (the growth of lymphatic vessels) and changes in the properties...

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Main Authors: Chuhan Chung, Yasuko Iwakiri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Association for the Study of the Liver 2013-06-01
Series:Clinical and Molecular Hepatology
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Online Access:http://e-cmh.org/upload/pdf/cmh-19-99.pdf