An appraisal of the computed axial tomographic appearance of the human mesentery based on mesenteric contiguity from the duodenojejunal flexure to the mesorectal level

Background: In Persian medicine (PM) and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), there is an ignored space, namely the Meraque/San Jiao (M/S) space, which in our previous article has been described in detail. Recently, there has been a publication about the mesentery system describing it as a new system with a history of no more than 300 years. According to our previous publications, this is a part of the M/S system, which could represent adipose tissue and vessels. The mesentery and the M/S system can be regarded as one system, except that the mesentery system is a section of the integrated system of M/S with a history of more than 3,000 years; this is the main topic of this report. Key Message: Comparing the mesentery with the Meraque in PM and the San Jiao in TCM, we can conclude that the M/S is more complete than the mesentery. Based on ancient classical texts of PM, the Meraque system has 6 labyrinths and includes all membranes, the fascia, vessels, adipose tissue, and the gut. In PM and TCM, it has a very important role. We will attempt to modernize the M/S. This leads to new methods in treatment, management, and research of Western medicine.

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“…In addition to this anatomy, PM mentioned a layer similar to the serosa (named Porz in Persian) [19]. …”

Section: Embryology Of the Systemmentioning

confidence: 99%

Meraque/San Jiao of Eastern Medicine in Comparison with the Mesentery System Presented in Western Medicine

Avijgan¹,

Avijgan²,

Salehzadeh

2017

Integr Med Int

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“…"Discrete entity", "Mesenteric contiguity" [6], "intestine and mesentery contiguity from the diaphragm to the pelvic floor" [7], "mesentery and related structure" [3]"mesentery is between the body system and the intestines" [7] all showing the system as a section of a multi-section organs. Absence of organ boundary in your system will be defined in Meraque System.…”

Section: Tracing Our Theorymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The most cancers of LI can metastasize to superior organs [10]. Why & how mesentery can attack thoracic cavity, while being closed up to the diaphragm [7]. Meraque theory indicates a connection between thorax and abdomen.…”

Section: The Map Of Systemmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Despite separation of mesentery, intestine and posterior wall, they have contiguity [3,[6][7][8]. "Entirety of system", "posterior abdominal core" [11] and "entire mesentery as extra retroperitoneal" [12] clearly demonstrate believing in a separated system and approves Meraque System.…”

Section: Other Evidence For Meraque Systemmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…This prevent inconsistent theories [2,3,5], by gathering all existing theories from 2000-3000 years ago till now that leading to a harmony on different names of system [7,8,13,14].…”

Section: Mesenteric Sciencesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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