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The clinical relevance of coeliac trunk variations
The coeliac trunk is a surgically significant artery originating from the abdominal
aorta and supplying the supracolic organs. Branches of this arterial trunk supply
the primary organs of the abdomen and divert a significant volume of blood
from the abdominal aorta. Past research has shown that the anatomy of the
coeliac trunk is not identical for all human beings and that about 15% of the
population displays significant variations from the typical branching pattern.
Data derived from earlier research has been consolidated to give an account of
the major variations found in the anatomy of the coeliac trunk and to put forward
some theories for the cause of such variation. It is crucial to achieve full
comprehension of these topics as knowledge of these variations is indispensable
in operative and diagnostic procedures within the abdomen. Without understanding
of the arterial architecture and knowledge of the variation characterising
the patient in this critical region surgery may entail a considerable risk of
an error being committed that may occasionally lead to lethal complications
The Over-the-Scope Clip System – A Novel Technique for Sastrocutaneous Fistula closure: The first North American Experience
BACKGROUND: The mainstay of therapy for gastrocutaneous (GC) fistulas has been surgical intervention. However, endoclips are currently used for management of perforations and fistulas but are limited by their ability to entrap and hold the tissue