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Multiple variations of branches of abdominal aorta

V M Salve1, C Ratanprabha

  • 1Department of Anatomy, Dr. Pinnamaneni Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Foundation, Chinnaoutpalli, Gannavaram Mandal, Krishna District, A.P., India. salvevishal73@gmail.com

Kathmandu University Medical Journal (KUMJ)
|May 22, 2012
PubMed

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This study details unusual abdominal aorta branching variations found in a male cadaver, including aberrant renal and testicular arteries. These anatomical anomalies highlight potential surgical and therapeutic challenges.

Area of Science:

  • Anatomy
  • Vascular Biology
  • Surgical Anatomy

Background:

  • The abdominal aorta and its branches are crucial for supplying oxygenated blood to abdominal organs.
  • Understanding normal aortic branching is essential for surgical procedures and medical interventions.

Observation:

  • A routine dissection revealed multiple anatomical variations in the branches of the abdominal aorta.
  • Specific variations included an aberrant origin of the left inferior phrenic artery from the celiac trunk and a bifurcated second branch supplying the left gastric artery and an accessory hepatic artery.

Findings:

  • The right testicular artery originated from an aberrant right renal artery.
  • Bilateral aberrant renal arteries were observed for the lower poles of both kidneys, originating from the abdominal aorta.
  • Aberrant renal arteries for the upper poles originated from the main renal arteries.

Implications:

  • Vascular variations, such as those observed, can pose significant risks during abdominal surgeries.
  • These anomalies may complicate procedures like infusion therapy and chemoembolization for liver neoplasms.
  • Detailed anatomical knowledge is critical for improving patient safety and treatment efficacy.

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