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01-01-2014 | Anatomic Variations

An extremely uncommon variant of left hepatic artery arising from the superior mesenteric artery

Authors: L. Schwarz, E. Huet, T. Yzet, D. Fuks, J. M. Regimbeau, M. Scotte

Published in: Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy | Issue 1/2014

Abstract

We report a new variation of the left hepatic artery arising from the superior mesenteric artery. The variant was discovered during radiological examinations in a patient presenting with ruptured hepatocellular carcinoma of the left liver lobe. Anatomical description was based on CT-scan and angiographic analysis. When present the left hepatic artery originates from the left gastric artery, with an incidence of 12–34 %. Knowledge of left hepatic artery anatomy is mandatory to optimize surgical and radiological management in complex clinical situations.

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Title: An extremely uncommon variant of left hepatic artery arising from the superior mesenteric artery
Authors: L. Schwarz
E. Huet
T. Yzet
D. Fuks
J. M. Regimbeau
M. Scotte
Publication date: 01-01-2014
Publisher: Springer Paris
Published in: Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy / Issue 1/2014
Print ISSN: 0930-1038
Electronic ISSN: 1279-8517
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00276-013-1131-3

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