Uncommon branching pattern of the celiac trunk: origin of seven branches

Received: 13-Aug-2010 Accepted Date: Apr 14, 2011; Published: 21-Apr-2011

Citation: IJAV. 2011; 4: 83–85.

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Abstract

Variations in the branching pattern of the celiac trunk are well documented. We are reporting a case of unusual origins of left superior suprarenal, left middle suprarenal, gastroduodenal and right inferior phrenic arteries from the celiac trunk in addition to its usual left gastric, splenic and common hepatic arteries. This type of rare variation has significant importance in surgical and radiological procedures.