Short gastric artery
Short Gastric Artery
The Short Gastric Artery is a group of small blood vessels that supply the upper part of the greater curvature of the stomach. They branch from the splenic artery, which is a major branch of the celiac artery.
Anatomy[edit | edit source]
The short gastric arteries typically number between 2 and 5 and pass from left to right to reach the greater curvature of the stomach. They run along the upper part of the curvature, supplying the fundus and the upper part of the body of the stomach.
Clinical significance[edit | edit source]
Understanding the anatomy of the short gastric artery is important in surgical procedures involving the stomach, such as gastrectomy and gastric bypass surgery. Damage to these arteries during surgery can lead to complications such as gastric bleeding.
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