Anatomical variants of the common hepatic artery
Introduction: Variants of the common hepatic artery have been studied and described since ancient times, with the subsequent appearance of anatomical classifications for their correct identification. It has been reported that up to 40% of the population present these variants. Methodology: A systema...
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Asociación Argentina de Anatomía Clínica (Argentine Association of Clinical Anatomy)
2020
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| Acceso en línea: | https://revistas.unc.edu.ar/index.php/anatclinar/article/view/29604 |
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| Sumario: | Introduction: Variants of the common hepatic artery have been studied and described since ancient times, with the subsequent appearance of anatomical classifications for their correct identification. It has been reported that up to 40% of the population present these variants. Methodology: A systematic review of the literature was carried out by using the key words “hepatic artery”, “anatomic variation” and “anatomy”, resulting in a registry of 2203 individuals previously reported by various researchers which was analyzed as a whole. Results: Anatomical variants were studied and described by Michels, Lippert & Pabst, and Hiatt. According to the Hiatt classification, 80,46% of individuals were sorted in group I, 6,46% in group II, 6,10% in group III, 1,50% in group IV, 1,32% in group V and 0,02% in group VI. Michels’ group X, not included in Hiatt’s classification, represented 0,04% of the sample. Conclusions: Preoperative imaging studies are recommended when appropriate since it could result in an decrease in surgical and post-surgical complication. Descriptive studies that determine the incidence of anatomical variants in the local population should be considered. |
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