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Area of Science:

  • Vascular anatomy
  • Medical imaging
  • Gastrointestinal surgery

Background:

  • Anatomical variations in the celiacomesenteric trunk (CMT) are uncommon.
  • Understanding these variations is crucial for surgical and interventional procedures.
  • Chronic liver disease can be associated with various systemic complications.

Observation:

  • A 44-year-old male with chronic liver disease was incidentally found to have a celiacomesenteric trunk (CMT).
  • The CMT measured approximately 12.3 mm in diameter and bifurcated into the celiac trunk (7.5 mm) and superior mesenteric artery (SMA) (7.2 mm).
  • Detailed branching patterns of the celiac trunk and SMA were observed.

Findings:

  • The celiac trunk supplied the liver, stomach, and spleen via its branches.
  • The SMA supplied the midgut, running deep to the pancreatic neck.
  • This case highlights the incidental detection of a significant arterial anomaly.

Implications:

  • Awareness of CMT variations is vital for surgeons to prevent inadvertent injury during abdominal procedures.
  • This anomaly may influence blood flow dynamics to abdominal organs.
  • Further research into the incidence and clinical significance of CMT is warranted.