Subserosa of esophagus

Tela subserosa oesophagi

  • Synonym: Subserous layer of esophagus
  • Related terms: Subserosa; Subserous layer

Definition

The Subserosa (Subserous layer) of the oesophagus is the connective tissue beneath the the serous coat (peritoneum that encloses the abdominal part of the oesophagus).

References

Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS