title: Numerical variation of the celiac trunk and anatomical variation in origin and course of the dorsal pancreatic artery.
abstract: A numerical anomaly of the celiac trunk and anatomical variation in origin, and course of the dorsal pancreatic artery were encountered during a routine upper abdomen dissection of a 62-year-old male cadaver. The aim of this study was to describe a rare celiac trunk and dorsal pancreatic artery variation in detail, which can be a guide and precaution during operative procedures in this region. The abdominal aorta, its branches and the pancreas were cut and removed just above the celiac trunk and below the superior mesenteric artery to investigate the vascular distribution of the pancreas in detail. The celiac trunk divided into the left gastric, hepatic, splenic, and dorsal pancreatic arteries. The anatomical variation of the celiac trunk and splenic artery makes it vulnerable to iatrogenic surgery. Knowledge of the existing aberrations is important in planning and conducting surgical procedures.
authors.affiliation: Tip Fakultesi, Gazi Universitesi, Anatomi Anabilim Dali, Dekanlik Binasi 3. Kat, 06500 Besevler, Ankara, Turkey. mkarakose@gazi.edu.tr
authors.forename: Mustafa
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Karakose
authors.forename: Tuncay
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Peker
authors.forename: Nadir
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Gulekon
authors.forename: Deniz
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Yucel
authors.forename: Hale
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Oktem
mesh_terms: D002102:Cadaver; D002445:Celiac Artery / Q000002:abnormalities; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D017538:Mesenteric Artery, Superior / Q000002:abnormalities; D008875:Middle Aged; D010179:Pancreas / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000098:blood supply*; D013157:Splenic Artery / Q000002:abnormalities