The outermost coat or serous layer of a visceral structure that lies in the body cavities of the abdomen or thorax; it consists of a surface layer of mesothelium reinforced by irregular fibroelastic connective tissue
Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract
The SSAT (Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract) was incorporated on March 30, 1960 and has objectives including to stimulate, foster, and provide surgical leadership in the art and science of patient care. The Society also dedicates itself to teaching and research of the diseases and functions of the alimentary tract.