ANATOMIC VARIATIONS OF HEPATIC ARTERY: A STUDY IN 479 LIVER TRANSPLANTATIONS

ABSTRACT Background: The incidence of anatomic variations of hepatic artery ranges from 20-50% in different series. Variations are especially important in the context of liver orthotopic transplantation, since, besides being an ideal opportunity for surgical anatomical study, their precise identifi...

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Main Authors: Olival Cirilo Lucena da FONSECA-NETO, Heloise Caroline de Souza LIMA, Priscylla RABELO, Paulo Sérgio Vieira de MELO, Américo Gusmão AMORIM, Cláudio Moura LACERDA
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Published: Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgia Digestiva 2017-03-01
Series:ABCD: Arquivos Brasileiros de Cirurgia Digestiva
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0102-67202017000100035&tlng=pt
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author Olival Cirilo Lucena da FONSECA-NETO
Heloise Caroline de Souza LIMA
Priscylla RABELO
Paulo Sérgio Vieira de MELO
Américo Gusmão AMORIM
Cláudio Moura LACERDA
author_facet Olival Cirilo Lucena da FONSECA-NETO
Heloise Caroline de Souza LIMA
Priscylla RABELO
Paulo Sérgio Vieira de MELO
Américo Gusmão AMORIM
Cláudio Moura LACERDA
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description ABSTRACT Background: The incidence of anatomic variations of hepatic artery ranges from 20-50% in different series. Variations are especially important in the context of liver orthotopic transplantation, since, besides being an ideal opportunity for surgical anatomical study, their precise identification is crucial to the success of the procedure. Aim: To identify the anatomical variations in the hepatic arterial system in hepatic transplantation. Methods: 479 medical records of transplanted adult patients in the 13-year period were retrospectively analyzed, and collected data on hepatic arterial anatomy of the deceased donor. Results: It was identified normal hepatic arterial anatomy in 416 donors (86.84%). The other 63 patients (13.15%) showed some variation. According to the Michels classification, the most frequently observed abnormalities were: right hepatic artery branch of superior mesenteric artery (Type III, n=27, 5.63%); left hepatic artery branch of the left gastric artery (Type II, n=13, 2.71%); right hepatic artery arising from the superior mesenteric artery associated with the left hepatic artery arising from the left gastric artery (Type IV, n=4, 0.83%). Similarly, in relation to Hiatt classification, the most prevalent changes were: right hepatic accessory artery or substitute of the superior mesenteric artery (Type III, n=28, 6.05%)), followed by liver ancillary left artery or replacement of gastric artery left (Type II, n=16, 3.34. Fourteen donors (2.92%) showed no anatomical abnormalities defined in classifications, the highest frequency being hepatomesenteric trunk identified in five (01.04%). Conclusion: Detailed knowledge of the variations of hepatic arterial anatomy is of utmost importance to surgeons who perform approaches in this area, particularly in liver transplantation, since their identification and proper management are critical to the success of the procedure.
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spelling doaj.art-093e608ba73845fd99e9e58a9b5975312022-12-22T04:15:28ZengColégio Brasileiro de Cirurgia DigestivaABCD: Arquivos Brasileiros de Cirurgia Digestiva0102-67202017-03-01301353710.1590/0102-6720201700010010ANATOMIC VARIATIONS OF HEPATIC ARTERY: A STUDY IN 479 LIVER TRANSPLANTATIONSOlival Cirilo Lucena da FONSECA-NETOHeloise Caroline de Souza LIMAPriscylla RABELOPaulo Sérgio Vieira de MELOAmérico Gusmão AMORIMCláudio Moura LACERDAABSTRACT Background: The incidence of anatomic variations of hepatic artery ranges from 20-50% in different series. Variations are especially important in the context of liver orthotopic transplantation, since, besides being an ideal opportunity for surgical anatomical study, their precise identification is crucial to the success of the procedure. Aim: To identify the anatomical variations in the hepatic arterial system in hepatic transplantation. Methods: 479 medical records of transplanted adult patients in the 13-year period were retrospectively analyzed, and collected data on hepatic arterial anatomy of the deceased donor. Results: It was identified normal hepatic arterial anatomy in 416 donors (86.84%). The other 63 patients (13.15%) showed some variation. According to the Michels classification, the most frequently observed abnormalities were: right hepatic artery branch of superior mesenteric artery (Type III, n=27, 5.63%); left hepatic artery branch of the left gastric artery (Type II, n=13, 2.71%); right hepatic artery arising from the superior mesenteric artery associated with the left hepatic artery arising from the left gastric artery (Type IV, n=4, 0.83%). Similarly, in relation to Hiatt classification, the most prevalent changes were: right hepatic accessory artery or substitute of the superior mesenteric artery (Type III, n=28, 6.05%)), followed by liver ancillary left artery or replacement of gastric artery left (Type II, n=16, 3.34. Fourteen donors (2.92%) showed no anatomical abnormalities defined in classifications, the highest frequency being hepatomesenteric trunk identified in five (01.04%). Conclusion: Detailed knowledge of the variations of hepatic arterial anatomy is of utmost importance to surgeons who perform approaches in this area, particularly in liver transplantation, since their identification and proper management are critical to the success of the procedure.http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0102-67202017000100035&tlng=ptHepatic arteryLiver transplantationAnatomic variations.
spellingShingle Olival Cirilo Lucena da FONSECA-NETO
Heloise Caroline de Souza LIMA
Priscylla RABELO
Paulo Sérgio Vieira de MELO
Américo Gusmão AMORIM
Cláudio Moura LACERDA
ANATOMIC VARIATIONS OF HEPATIC ARTERY: A STUDY IN 479 LIVER TRANSPLANTATIONS
ABCD: Arquivos Brasileiros de Cirurgia Digestiva
Hepatic artery
Liver transplantation
Anatomic variations.
title ANATOMIC VARIATIONS OF HEPATIC ARTERY: A STUDY IN 479 LIVER TRANSPLANTATIONS
title_full ANATOMIC VARIATIONS OF HEPATIC ARTERY: A STUDY IN 479 LIVER TRANSPLANTATIONS
title_fullStr ANATOMIC VARIATIONS OF HEPATIC ARTERY: A STUDY IN 479 LIVER TRANSPLANTATIONS
title_full_unstemmed ANATOMIC VARIATIONS OF HEPATIC ARTERY: A STUDY IN 479 LIVER TRANSPLANTATIONS
title_short ANATOMIC VARIATIONS OF HEPATIC ARTERY: A STUDY IN 479 LIVER TRANSPLANTATIONS
title_sort anatomic variations of hepatic artery a study in 479 liver transplantations
topic Hepatic artery
Liver transplantation
Anatomic variations.
url http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0102-67202017000100035&tlng=pt
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