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Middle Colic Artery Originating from the Gastroduodenal Artery Discovered during a Whipple
Joint Authors
Kwong, Mei Li M.
Pelton, Jeffrey
Source
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-02-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Hepatic artery variations occur in about one-fourth of the population, are frequent questions on standardized surgery exams, and are often discussed on teaching rounds with an attending surgeon.
Intraoperatively, it is important to be aware of possible vascular anomalies in order to prevent ligation or injury of an essential vessel.
This case report describes an extremely rare vascular anomaly encountered during a pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple operation).
Our patient was a middle-aged woman who was incidentally diagnosed with a cystic pancreatic lesion.
During the operation, an aberrant middle colic artery was found to be originating from the gastroduodenal artery instead of its usual origin at the superior mesenteric artery.
This anomalous middle colic artery has not been previously reported in a live patient.
It underscores the importance of being aware of possible vascular variations that may be encountered intraoperatively in order to prevent morbidity and mortality.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Kwong, Mei Li M.& Pelton, Jeffrey. 2019. Middle Colic Artery Originating from the Gastroduodenal Artery Discovered during a Whipple. Case Reports in Surgery،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1144539
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Kwong, Mei Li M.& Pelton, Jeffrey. Middle Colic Artery Originating from the Gastroduodenal Artery Discovered during a Whipple. Case Reports in Surgery No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1144539
American Medical Association (AMA)
Kwong, Mei Li M.& Pelton, Jeffrey. Middle Colic Artery Originating from the Gastroduodenal Artery Discovered during a Whipple. Case Reports in Surgery. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1144539
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1144539