Variation in the branching pattern of coeliac trunk-Case report

Abstract

The Coeliac trunk is the first Ventral branch of abdominal aorta arising at the level of twelfth thoracic (T12) vertebra. The hepatic, splenic and left gastric arteries are considered as main classic branches of Coeliactrunk. We report a case of variation in the branching pattern of Coeliac trunk wherein the left inferior phrenic artery was seen arising from left gastric artery and there were two accessory hepatic arteries, one of them arising from left gastric artery and another one arising from common hepatic artery distal to the origin of hepatic artery. Cystic artery was seen arising from accessory hepatic artery. The right gastric artery is arising from gastro-duodenal artery. The gallbladder was distended with multiple stones, the wall of the gallbladder was thickened and there were adhesions connecting the gallbladder to liver bed and portahepatis. Knowledge of these vascular anomalies is important in handling patients undergoing diagnostic angiography for gastrointestinal bleeding, Coeliac axis compression syndrome or prior to an operative procedure or transcatheter therapy. Key WordsAccessory hepatic arteries,Coeliac trunk, gallbladder,Left gastric artery, Right gastric artery.