Key result
Inferior mesenteric artery branching patterns show high variability including anomalous bifurcations and trifurcations.
Why the study?
The branching pattern of the inferior mesenteric artery is important for colon surgery, but variations and their implications require further anatomical description.
Case Report (n=7)
Knowledge of the diverse branching patterns of the inferior mesenteric artery is important for avoiding complications during colon surgery and misinterpretation of radiographs.
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IMA variants may heighten colorectal surgical risk; Level 5 cadaver data leaves open true prevalence and imaging utility.
Rajani Singh (2016) conducted a case report in Anatomical variations of inferior mesenteric artery (n=7). Anatomical dissection and observation was evaluated on Branching pattern of inferior mesenteric artery. Anatomical dissection of 7 cadavers revealed highly variable branching patterns of the inferior mesenteric artery, including anomalous bifurcations and trifurcations.
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