Lymph and blood capillaries of the human gastric mucosa. A morphologic basis for metastasis in early gastric carcinoma.
Published Nov 1, 1985 · T. Lehnert, R. Erlandson, J. Decosse
Gastroenterology
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Study Snapshot
Key takeawayEarly gastric cancer has a low incidence of lymph node metastases due to the rarity of lymph capillaries in the mucosa, while a high percentage of blood-borne metastases is related to the rich vascularity of the gastric mucosa.
PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)
Sample size24
MethodsObservational
OutcomesBody Mass Index projections
ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.