title: Prebiliary right hepatic artery resulting in common hepatic duct compression and subsequent intrahepatic stone formation: myth or reality?
abstract: The vascular anatomy of the liver is subjected to many variations. Aberrant hepatic artery is not an uncommon finding during visceral surgery; however, topographic variations are less reported in the literature. Prebiliary artery crossing anteriorly to the common hepatic duct was firstly reported in 1984. We present here a case of a 52-year-old lady who presented with obstructive jaundice and right upper quadrant pain. Paraclinical investigations were consistent with intrahepatic stones and a benign stricture on the CBD. During surgery, a prebiliary right hepatic artery compressing the CHD was noted. The liver pedicle was dissected and a hepaticojejunostomy was performed that resulted in a good outcome after 24 months of followup.
authors: Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), 1000 Brussels, Belgium.
authors: Vanessa Marron
authors: VM
authors: Mendes
authors: Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), 1000 Brussels, Belgium.
authors: Haydar A
authors: HA
authors: Nasser
authors: Lebanese University, Beirut 961, lebanon.
authors: Georges
authors: G
authors: Bou Nassif
authors: Lebanese University, Beirut 961, lebanon.
authors: Ali
authors: A
authors: Choukr