The left gastric artery most commonly arises from the celiac trunk. In 0.5%-15% of cases, it may have a direct origin from the aorta (arrow). This can become important in angiographic treatment of gastrointestinal hemorrhage.
References
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- Yildirim M, Ozan H, Kutoglu T. Left gastric artery originating directly from the aorta. Surg Radiol Anat. 1998;20(4):303-5.
The left gastric artery most commonly arises from the celiac trunk. In 0.5%-15% of cases, it may have a direct origin from the aorta (arrow). This can become important in angiographic treatment of gastrointestinal hemorrhage.
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