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Rare variations in the Origin, Branching Pattern and Course of the Celiac Trunk: Report of Two Cases

Lokadolalu Chandracharya Prasanna1, Rohini Alva1, Guruprasad Kaltur Sneha1

  • 1Department of Anatomy, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, Manipal-576104, India.

The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences : MJMS
|August 20, 2016
PubMed

Insights

Rare celiac arterial system variations, including unique common trunks, were observed in cadavers. Understanding these vascular anomalies is crucial for abdominal surgical and radiological procedures.

Area of Science:

  • Anatomical variations
  • Vascular malformations
  • Human anatomy

Background:

  • The celiac arterial system exhibits normal development patterns.
  • Anomalies represent deviations from typical vascular formation.
  • Variations in the celiac trunk are documented in literature.

Observation:

  • Two distinct cadavers presented complex celiac arterial anomalies.
  • One cadaver showed a common left gastro-phrenic trunk and a hepato-spleno-mesenteric trunk arising separately from the abdominal aorta.
  • The second cadaver displayed a common hepatic artery and a gastro-splenic trunk originating individually from the abdominal aorta.

Findings:

  • The observed variations, including common gastro-phrenic and hepato-spleno-mesenteric trunks, are not previously classified.
  • These findings represent complex deviations in the celiac arterial system's developmental pattern.
  • The study details specific, uncatalogued anomalies of the upper abdominal arteries.

Implications:

  • Knowledge of these rare vascular malformations is vital for surgeons.
  • Awareness of these anatomical variations aids interventional radiologists.
  • Accurate anatomical understanding improves patient safety during upper abdominal procedures.

Keywords:
celiac arterycommon hepatic arterysuperior mesenteric arteryvariations

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