Short gastric arteries

Short Gastric Arteries

The celiac artery and its branches; the stomach has been raised and the peritoneum removed. (Short gastric arteries visible at center right.)

The Short Gastric Arteries are a group of small blood vessels that supply the upper part of the stomach. They are branches of the splenic artery, which is a major branch of the celiac artery.

Anatomy[edit | edit source]

The short gastric arteries typically number between two and five. They arise from the end of the splenic artery and from its branches. They pass from left to right, between the layers of the gastrolienal ligament, and are distributed to the upper part of the greater curvature of the stomach, anastomosing with branches of the left gastric artery.

Clinical Significance[edit | edit source]

The short gastric arteries are important in several surgical procedures involving the stomach, including gastrectomy and gastric bypass surgery. They must be carefully preserved during these procedures to ensure adequate blood supply to the stomach.

References[edit | edit source]

External Links[edit | edit source]

Short Gastric Arteries on Wikidata

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