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Hepatic surface grooves in an Afro-Caribbean population: a cadaver study
Summary
This study found hepatic surface grooves in 12% of the Afro-Caribbean population, a higher incidence than previously reported. Awareness of this hepatic anatomy variation is crucial for Caribbean-based radiologists and surgeons.
Area of Science:
- Anatomy
- Surgical Anatomy
- Radiology
Background:
- No prior data exists on hepatic surface grooves in the Afro-Caribbean population.
- Understanding regional hepatic anatomy is vital for optimizing medical services.
Purpose of the Study:
- To document the incidence of hepatic surface grooves in an Afro-Caribbean cadaveric sample.
- To inform surgical and radiological practices in the Caribbean.
Main Methods:
- 69 cadaveric dissections were independently reviewed by two investigators over five years.
- Variations in hepatic surface anatomy were systematically described.
Main Results:
- 88% of the population exhibited conventional hepatic surface anatomy.
- A 12% incidence of hepatic surface grooves was observed, exceeding international literature reports.
Conclusions:
- Abnormal hepatic surface anatomy, specifically grooves, occurs in 12% of this population.
- Caribbean interventional radiologists and hepatobiliary surgeons must recognize these anatomical variations to reduce procedural risks.
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