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He-Zhao Zhang1, Jun-Hui Lu1, Zhi-Yong Shi2
1Faculty of Graduate Studies, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030000, Shanxi Province, China.
World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
|September 13, 2023
Summary
Restoring embryonic hepatic artery anatomy simplifies donor liver preparation for transplantation. This embryology-based approach reduces hepatic artery injuries, improving patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Vascular anatomy
- Surgical embryology
- Transplantation surgery
Background:
- Hepatic artery anatomy is complex in adults, posing challenges during liver transplantation.
- Donor hepatic artery injuries can lead to significant complications.
- Embryonic hepatic artery anatomy offers a simpler model for surgical identification.
