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Accessory Right Hepatic Artery and Its Implications for a Surgeon

Authors: Y. C. Madhu, K. Harish

Published in: Indian Journal of Surgery | Special Issue 1/2013

Abstract

Introduction

Accessory hepatic artery is an incidental finding during hepatobiliary, pancreatic surgery and may be found during hepatic transplantation surgery on angiogram. This artery should be carefully identified & preserved during these surgeries.

Case report

A case of accessory right hepatic artery found incidentally during pancreatico duodenectomy [whippels procedure] identified, dissected carefully & preserved.

Discussion

Anomalous hepatic vasculature is a rare incidental finding during hepatobiliary-pancreatic surgery. These anomalies or accessory hepatic arteries should be identified, carefully preserved to prevent inadvertent injury, torrential bleeding & hepatic necrosis .preservation of these anomalous vasculature will not compromise oncological margin.

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Title: Accessory Right Hepatic Artery and Its Implications for a Surgeon
Authors: Y. C. Madhu
K. Harish
Publication date: 01-06-2013
Publisher: Springer India
Published in: Indian Journal of Surgery / Issue Special Issue 1/2013
Print ISSN: 0972-2068
Electronic ISSN: 0973-9793
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12262-013-0893-5

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Accessory Right Hepatic Artery and Its Implications for a Surgeon

Abstract

Introduction

Case report

Discussion

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Abstract

Introduction

Case report

Discussion

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