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Accessory inferior pancreatic artery and aberrant left colic artery: a case report

Volume: 63 Number: 2 June 10, 2024
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Accessory inferior pancreatic artery and aberrant left colic artery: a case report

Abstract

The left colic artery generally emerges from the inferior mesenteric artery and then divides into ascending and descending branches. Arterial supply of the pancreas is provided by the superior mesenteric artery and the celiac trunk. During a routine cadaver dissection in a male body donor, two anatomical variations in the arterial pattern of the pancreas and colon were observed. An anomalous common trunk, originating from the superior mesenteric artery, gave rise to two branches: an accessory inferior pancreatic artery to the head of the pancreas, and the aberrant left colic artery. A comprehensive knowledge of vascular variations of this region is valuable in visceral surgery and interventional radiology. Hence, this case report may provide further anatomical knowledge for vessel management in the pancreas and colon surgical procedures.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Gastroenterology Surgery , Surgery (Other) , Anatomy

Journal Section

Case Report

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Publication Date

June 10, 2024

Submission Date

February 15, 2024

Acceptance Date

March 18, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 63 Number: 2

DOI

https://doi.org/10.19161/etd.1437580

IZ

https://izlik.org/JA93CD54JR

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1.Melisa Gülcan, İbrahim Demirçubuk, Melek Köseoğlu, Okan Bilge. Accessory inferior pancreatic artery and aberrant left colic artery: a case report. EJM. 2024 Jun. 1;63(2):316-8. doi:10.19161/etd.1437580

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