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Accessory left hepatic artery arising from common hepatic artery
R Shakuntala Pai1, A Shahin Hunnargi, Mamata Srinivasan
1Department of Anatomy, Manipal University, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, 576 104 Karnataka India.
The Indian Journal of Surgery
|November 8, 2012
Summary
Anatomical variations of the hepatic artery are crucial for liver surgery. This study details a rare case of an accessory left hepatic artery originating from the common hepatic artery in a cadaver.
Area of Science:
- Anatomy
- Vascular Surgery
- Radiology
Background:
- Anatomical variations of the hepatic artery are critical for surgical procedures like liver transplantation and transarterial chemo-embolization.
- Accessory hepatic arteries, particularly the left one, are less common than right-sided variations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a rare anatomical variation of an accessory left hepatic artery.
- To highlight the importance of understanding hepatic artery variations for surgical planning.
Main Methods:
- Cadaveric dissection of a 55-year-old male.
- Identification and documentation of hepatic artery anatomy.
Main Results:
- An anomalous accessory left hepatic artery was identified.
- This accessory artery originated directly from the common hepatic artery.
Conclusions:
- This case underscores the importance of recognizing uncommon hepatic artery variations.
- Awareness of such anomalies is vital for surgeons and interventional radiologists to prevent intraoperative complications.
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