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Editorial
. 2016 Sep;64(3):706-7.
doi: 10.1002/hep.28650. Epub 2016 Jun 23.

The lymphatic system: A new frontier in hepatology

Yasuko Iwakiri  1
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Editorial

The lymphatic system: A new frontier in hepatology

Yasuko Iwakiri. Hepatology. 2016 Sep.
No abstract available

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I have no financial interest in or financial conflicts with the subject matter or materials discussed in this manuscript.

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  • Reply.
    Iwakiri Y. Iwakiri Y. Hepatology. 2017 Jun;65(6):2134. doi: 10.1002/hep.29102. Epub 2017 Apr 28. Hepatology. 2017. PMID: 28195342 No abstract available.
  • MR lymphography of hepatic lymphatic system.
    Arrivé L, El Mouhadi S. Arrivé L, et al. Hepatology. 2017 Jun;65(6):2132-2133. doi: 10.1002/hep.29108. Epub 2017 Apr 18. Hepatology. 2017. PMID: 28195344 No abstract available.

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