Histomorphometry of the ulnar nerve and of its branches

In a 47-year-old male cadaver the splenic artery traveled partially through the substance of the pancreas. Additionally, the pancreas was apparently large and had an unusual shape; the neck of the organ could not be differentiated; the uncinate processus was absent; two pancreatic ducts were present.The probable reason for this combined anomaly was abnormal fusion of the ventral and dorsal pancreatic buds due to different levels of origin.     

Endocrine tissue associated with the pancreatic ductal system: A light and electron microscopic study of the adult rat pancreas with special reference to a new endocrine arrangement

Background: A substantial part of the endocrine pancreas has been previously described as being located either close to the excretory ducts as small clusters of endocrine cells and as Islets of Langerhans, or associated with the ducts as single endocrine cells scattered through the ductal epithelium. Methods: Four Wistar white adult rats were sacrificed and perfused via the thoracic aorta with 2.5% glutaraldehyde. After the usual treatment for the transmission electron microscopy, pieces of pancreas were sectioned consecutively for light microscopy. Consecutive ultrathin sections were performed in the most interesting cases. Results: The observations previously reported were confirmed. In addition, a new endocrine arrangement was detected and described as buds of endocrine cells (mainly B-cells) protruding from the ductal epithelium into the surrounding tissue. Conclusions: The authors propose to explain the endocrine buds as components of the gastro-entero-pancreatic system or as a stage of an endocrine pancreatic “neo-histogenesis” occurring in the adult rat pancreas. © 1994 Wiley-Liss, Inc.     

Unusual blood supply to the pancreas by a dorsal pancreatic artery

A variation of the blood supply to the pancreas was observed in an 89-year-old female, in which the celiac trunk gave off four arteries the hepatic, splenic, left gastric arteries and an additional dorsal pancreatic artery. One of the branches the dorsal pancreatic artery joined with the superior mesenteric artery to form a longitudinal anastomosis. The anterior and posterior pancreaticoduodenal arcades arose from branches of the superior pancreaticoduodenal and the dorsal pancreatic arteries. The inferior pancreaticoduodenal artery, a branch of the superior mesenteric artery, was missing. The majority of the pancreas was, therefore supplied by the dorsal pancreatic artery. The clinical implications of this finding are that the size, location and course of a dorsal pancreatic artery should be established given its central role in the blood supply to the pancreas observed in the present study.     

Aortic origin of right hepatic artery and superior mesenteric origin of splenic artery two rare variations demonstrated angiographically

Abstract Anatomical variations of the celiac trunk and superior mesenteric artery are not infrequent. Knowledge of the existing aberrations is important in planning and conducting surgical or radiological procedures. A case of right hepatic artery arising independently from the aorta supplying an hepatocellular carcinoma was identified, through which transarterial chemoembolization was successfully performed. A second case is presented with a common splenomesenteric trunk branching into the splenic and superior mesenteric arteries. These two cases represent exceptional arterial variations in the upper abdomen.     

The clinical anatomy of the posterior gastric artery revisited

A consensus concerning the incidence, course and distribution of the posterior gastric artery (PGA) has yet to be reached. Recent literature has explored and subsequently demonstrated the importance of the identification of this vessel in surgical procedures such as subtotal gastrectomy, splenectomy and pancreatic transplantation. The gross anatomy of the PGA was examined in 120 adult human cadavers. The PGA was identified as that artery which provided the predominant arterial supply to the posterior wall of the superior portion of the gastric body near the cardiac region and fundus. A PGA was identified in 81.6% of specimens. The most common origin of the PGA was from the left gastric artery (type I), occurring in 41.8% of specimens. In decreasing order of prevalence, were origins from the splenic artery (Type II), occurring in 25.5%; from both the left gastric and splenic arteries as double PGAs (Type III) in 22.4%; and from the celiac trunk (Type IV) occurring in 10.2%. The importance of accurate delineation of the PGA is crucial for pancreatic transplantation and gastric tumor removal. In addition, knowledge of variations in this vessel’s origin could prove useful in transcatheter arterial embolization for the treatment of chronic bleeding from gastric ulcers. Furthermore, ligation of this vessel during partial gastrectomy, pancreaticoduodenectomy, and parietal cell vagotomy may result in gastric wall necrosis and gastric stump leak.     

The arterial blood supply of the pancreas: a review. V. The dorsal pancreatic artery

Summary The present article is the fifth part of a comprehensive review on the arterial blood supply of the pancreas and deals with the dorsal pancreatic artery. The aim of this review is to summarise the anatomic studies, starting from Haller's reports, and to supply, as far as possible with original material, angiographic evidence for the classic anatomic notions. For this purpose, the overall research was carried out by studying 1015 selective angiographies (celiac trunk and its branches, superior mesenteric artery) taken from the angiographic archives of the Institutes of Radiology of Siena, Rome (Catholic University), and Perugia. Angiographically, the authors could demonstrate the dorsal pancreatic artery, present in most instances, as arising from the splenic artery, common hepatic artery, superior mesenteric artery or celiac trunk and accessory right hepatic artery as coming from the superior mesenteric artery. Variations in the course and length of the dorsal pancreatic artery were demonstrated as well as some collateral branches. The authors underline the discordant opinions still existing regarding the incidence of the different ways the dorsal pancreatic artery arises, and discuss its uncertain embryologic development and surgical relevance.

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Vascularisation artérielle du pancréas

Résumé Cet article sur l'artère pancréatique dorsale représente le cinquième d'une étude d'ensemble sur la vascularisation artérielle du pancréas. Le but de cette étude est de résumer les recherches scientifiques depuis les rapports de Hallers, et de fournir avec un support original si possible, des preuves angiographiques des notions anatomiques classiques. Pour atteindre cet objectif, l'ensemble de la recherche a été réalisée en sélectionnant et en étudiant 1 015 angiographies (tronc coeliaque et ses branches, artère mésentérique supérieure) puisées dans les archives angiographiques de l'Institut de Radiologie de Sienne, de l'Université Catholique de Rome et Perugia. Angiographiquement, les auteurs pourraient démontrer que l'artère pancréatique dorsale, présente dans la plupart des cas, comme issue de l'artère splénique, de l'artère hépatique commune, de l'artère mésentérique supérieure, du tronc coeliaque et accessoirement de l'artère hépatique droite issue de l'artère mésentérique supérieure. Des variations dans la position et la longueur de l'artère pancréatique dorsale sont démontrées, tout comme quelques branches collatérales. Les auteurs soulignent les opinions discordantes qui demeurent concernant l'incidence des différentes directions dans lesquelles l'artère pancréatique dorsale se dirige et discutent son développement embryologique incertain et son intérêt chirurgical.

     

胰腺损伤合并主胰管断裂44例诊治分析

目的分析严重胰腺外伤患者的临床表现及处理方法，探讨严重胰腺外伤的诊治对策。方法回顾性分析44例严重胰腺损伤并同时合并主胰管断裂患者的临床资料及救治经过，根据胰腺损伤的严重程度而选择不同的手术方式。结果CT检查对胰腺闭合性损伤确诊率可高达100％。本组患者均行手术治疗，远端胰腺空肠Roux-Y吻合术27例，改良十二指肠憩室化和十二指肠空肠Roux-Y吻合术3例，胰十二指肠切除2例。41例患者经救治均痊愈出院。并发症发生率为29．5％，死亡率为6．8％。结论胰腺损伤临床表现隐蔽，CT可提高术前确诊率。提高术前诊断率、及时和选择合理的手术方式、加强手术并发症的预防与治疗是降低严重胰腺外伤患者死亡率的关键。     

Quantitative clinical anatomy of the pancreatic arteries studied by selective celiac angiography

Summary The angiographic visualization of the pancreatic arteries, their numerical variations, origins, course and anastomoses, as well as their mean diameter by age-group (20–40, 41–60, >60 years) have been quantitatively investigated by selective celiac angiography in 72 patients without pancreatic disease. Visualization of the various arteries was achieved in a high percentage of cases except for the inferior pancreaticoduodenal arches, due to undervaluation of this vessel by celiac angiography. Confirmation of the great variability of the origin and anastomoses of the dorsal and transverse pancreatic arteries was obtained and possible embryologic reasons and clinical implications of this fact are discussed. Furthermore, a high percentage of multiple (quadruple or more) pancreatica magna and caudae pancreatis arteries has been observed and a functional role of this peculiar arrangement is suggested, Finally, no statistically significant differences were found in the diameter of any artery due to increasing age probably reflecting maintained neural perivascular control of the pancreatic vessels in the elderly. Satisfactory sensitivity of the angiographic method has been found with respect to the evaluation of visualization and anastomoses of the pancreatic arteries in vivo.

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Anatomie clinique quantitative des artères du pancréas étudiées par angiographie cliaque sélective

Résumé Une étude angiographique a permis d'étudier les variations du nombre, de l'origine, du trajet et des anastomoses des artères du pancréas ainsi que leur diamètre moyen en fonction des groupes d'âges (20–40, 40–60 et plus de 60 ans); cette étude quantitative a été effectuée par artériographie cliaque sélective chez 72 patients ne présentant aucune lésion pancréatique. Les différentes artères du pancréas ont bien été visualisées dans la majorité des cas, excepté l'arcade pancréatico-duodénale inférieure qui est mal explorée par l'angiographie cliaque. Ce travail confirme les grandes variations d'origine et d'anastomoses des artères pancréatiques transverse (artère pancréatique inférieure) et dorsale et permet de proposer des explications embryologiques et des applications cliniques. De plus, un pourcentage important d'artères multiples (4 ou plus) et d'artères de la queue du pancréas a été noté, permettant d'évoquer le rôle fonctionnel de cette distribution particulière. Enfin il n'a pas été trouvé de différence significative du diamètre des artères en fonction de l'âge, ce qui est probablement dû au maintien d'un contrôle nerveux périvasculaire réflexe des vaisseaux pancréatiques chez les sujets âgés. La méthode angiographique a une sensibilité satisfaisante qui permet une bonne visualisation des artères du pancréas et de leurs anastomoses in vivo.

     

Tortuosity of the human splenic artery

Arantius (1571) was the first to describe tortuosity of the splenic artery. The present study investigated the variations in its tortuosity in man, and possible relationships with age, sex, and presence of atheroma. Twenty-nine cadaveric specimens and forty-four celiac angiograms were studied. The straight distance from the origin of the splenic artery, from the celiac trunk, to the point of commencement of the hilar branches was measured, as was the total length of the artery between these two points. The ratio of these two measurements is called the “index of tortuosity.” The cadaveric arteries were then opened and graded for the presence of atheroma on a scale of 0 to 3. Marked variation in the index was found in both the cadavers and the angiograms. No definite relationship was found with sex. However, there was a suggestion of increasing tortuosity with age, although in one 10-year-old girl, marked tortuosity was demonstrated on angiography. No significant correlation was shown between increased tortuosity and the extent of atheroma. At present, there is apparently no satisfactory explanation for tortuosity of the splenic artery. © 1995 WiIey-Liss, Inc.     

The arterial blood supply of the pancreas: a review. V. The dorsal pancreatic artery. An anatomic review and a radiologic study

The present article is the fifth part of a comprehensive review on the arterial blood supply of the pancreas and deals with the dorsal pancreatic artery. The aim of this review is to summarise the anatomic studies, starting from Haller’s reports, and to supply, as far as possible with original material, angiographic evidence for the classic anatomic notions. For this purpose, the overall research was carried out by studying 1015 selective angiographies (celiac trunk and its branches, superior mesenteric artery) taken from the angiographic archives of the Institutes of Radiology of Siena, Rome (Catholic University), and Perugia. Angiographically, the authors could demonstrate the dorsal pancreatic artery, present in most instances, as arising from the splenic artery, common hepatic artery, superior mesenteric artery or celiac trunk and accessory right hepatic artery as coming from the superior mesenteric artery. Variations in the course and length of the dorsal pancreatic artery were demonstrated as well as some collateral branches. The authors underline the discordant opinions still existing regarding the incidence of the different ways the dorsal pancreatic artery arises, and discuss its uncertain embryologic development and surgical relevance.     

肩胛下血管蒂复合组织瓣移植的解剖学基础

目的：为以肩胛下血管为蒂复合组织瓣移植提供解剖学基础。方法：４０侧成人上肢标本解剖观察肩胛下动脉的分支类型及分布。结果：肩胛下动脉分支有３种类型：①肩胛下动脉直接分出旋肩胛动脉和胸背动脉,占５２．５％;②肩胛下动脉发出旋肩胛、胸背、旋肱后或胸外动脉,占４０％;③旋肩胛动脉与胸背动脉分别起于腋动脉,占７．５％。旋肩胛动脉恒定发浅、深支,浅支分布于肩胛冈下部筋膜皮肤,深支分布于肩胛骨外侧缘。胸背动脉恒定发肩胛骨支、前锯肌支,分布于肩胛骨外侧缘中下部、前锯肌及第５～７肋。胸背动脉于肩胛骨下角上方１．９ｃｍ处分为内、外侧支。结论：９２．５％可以肩胛下血管为蒂形成：①肩胛（骨）皮瓣与背阔肌皮瓣;②肩胛（骨）皮瓣与侧胸皮瓣;③肩胛（骨）皮瓣与前锯肌肋骨瓣。７．５％则可以胸背动脉为蒂形成背阔肌皮瓣与前锯肌肋骨瓣。     

经桡动脉至冠状动脉插管的应用解剖

目的:为经桡动脉至冠状动脉插管提供应用解剖学基础。方法:在40侧成人上肢标本及50例成人心标本上观测与冠状动脉造影术有关的解剖结构。结果:桡动脉干长(210.8±23.4)mm,体表投影位于肱骨髁间连线中点远侧(22.4±2.6)mm与桡、尺骨茎突连线外侧1/4处的连线,远侧端内径为(1.9±0.5)mm。左、右冠状动脉干长分别为(9.9±3.5)mm和(5.7±3.1)mm,内径分别为(4.1±0.9)mm和(3.1±0.8)mm。冠状动脉向上方开口者与升主动脉侧壁远侧端的夹角左侧(76%)为(123.00±8.20)°,右侧(58%)为(109.30±11.10)°;向下方开口者其夹角左侧为(72.00±12.20)°,右侧为(65.00±13.50)°。结论:桡动脉穿刺针的方向应与其体表投影方向一致,导管的大小以5 F为宜;导管进入冠状动脉干的长度不宜过深;还应根据冠状动脉的开口方向调整导管的角度,并注意桡动脉和冠状动脉口的变异。     

部分脾栓塞术的解剖与临床研究

目的:探讨脾动脉分支在部分脾栓塞术中的临床意义。方法:总结32例部分脾栓塞术临床病例资料,观察16例脾动脉铸型标本,探讨脾动脉分支在部分脾栓塞术中的临床意义。结果:①栓塞程度为45%~70%,有3例出现急性胰腺炎。②脾内不小于1mm内径动脉支数为22(18~31)支,来自上、下脾叶动脉的分支支数大致相等。脾上、下叶之间存在无血管区。胰尾动脉1~2支,大多数发自脾动脉下叶支,起始内径为(1.14±0.10)mm,与其他动脉的吻合支细、少。结论:超选择性插管可将脾栓塞程度控制在50%左右。超选择性插管和选用2mm×2mm×2mm明胶颗粒,可避免误栓胰尾动脉。     

Trifurcation of brachial artery with variant course of radial artery: Rare observation

Variations in the arterial pattern of the upper limb have been observed frequently, either in the routine dissections or in clinical practice. The aim of the present study was to describe the anatomical, surgical and embryological importance of major arteries of upper limbs of human beings. The present article is the report of low division and trifurcation of brachial artery and abnormal course of radial artery (passing deep to the pronator teres muscle) found in a 45-year-old embalmed male cadaver. Knowledge of the arterial variations in the upper limb is of considerable importance during invasive and non-invasive investigative procedures or orthopedic, reconstructive, or surgical procedures.     

Altered course of the right testicular artery

An unusual course of the right testicular artery was observed during routine dissection of the posterior abdominal wall of a 60-year-old male cadaver. It arose from the abdominal aorta, inferior and posterior to the origin of the right renal artery, and passed posterior to the inferior vena cava and right renal vein; it then arched anterior to the inferior pole of the right kidney and descended anterior to the psoas major muscle, crossing anterior to the genitofemoral nerve, ureter and the proximal part of the external iliac artery. Finally, it passed to the deep inguinal ring and through the inguinal canal to enter the spermatic cord with the other constituents. The left testicular artery arose from the abdominal aorta about 1 cm higher than the right testicular artery and followed a normal course. The embryologic basis and clinical importance of this case are discussed.     

Origins of the gonadal artery: embryologic implications

The gonadal arteries are paired vessels that usually originate from the abdominal aorta at the level of second lumbar vertebra. In 5-20% of cases, the gonadal artery has a high origin (superior to L2) and in 5-6% of cases it originates from the main or accessory renal artery. The latter is referred to here as an aberrant gonadal artery. Ninety-eight kidneys of 50 healthy potential renal transplant donors were prospectively studied by conventional angiography. The renal artery, either main or accessory, was detected and individually injected to highlight their perihilar divisions and possible extrarenal branches. The gonadal arteries were recorded if they originated from the renal arteries. We found that 39% (n = 38) of kidneys had at least one accessory renal artery. In 14 sides (14% of kidneys), the gonadal artery (11 right and 3 left) originated from the renal artery, either main (n = 5) or accessory (n = 9). Ten out of 14 kidneys with an aberrant gonadal artery had an associated accessory renal artery. In nine cases, the gonadal artery originated from the accessory renal artery, and in one case, although it originated from the main renal artery, the same kidney had an accessory arterial supply. The results of this study demonstrate that aberrant gonadal arteries tend to originate from kidneys that possess an accessory arterial supply. We hypothesize that aberrancies of the gonadal artery are a part of a common embryologic error resulting in the persistence of the future accessory renal arteries. We believe that this study is the first to hypothesize and study such an association with these arterial anomalies of the renal pedicle.     

Anomalous origin and cervical course of the vertebral artery in the presence of a retroesophageal right subclavian artery

The vertebral artery is usually described as the first branch of the subclavian artery, originating medial to the scalenus anterior muscle. During its cervical course, the vertebral artery presents a prevertebral segment and then enters the foramen transversarium of the sixth cervical vertebra. We describe a case of an unusual origin and course of the right vertebral artery in a cadaver specimen wherein the right vertebral artery originates from the right common carotid artery at the inferior border of the thyroid gland. In its cervical course the vertebral artery ascends outside and anteriorly to the foramen transversarium of vertebrae C VI to C III, and enters the foramen transversarium of the axis. In the same specimen, a retroesophageal right subclavian artery is also present. These vascular abnormalities are presented for physicians to keep in mind such variations during diagnostic investigation and surgical procedures of the neck.     

指背动脉蒂逆行岛状皮瓣的应用解剖

目的：报道指背动脉蒂逆行岛状皮瓣设计的解剖学基础。方法：对12只新鲜尸体手标本分别经动脉灌注红色乳胶及动脉铸型标本对照观察，对掌背动脉及指背动脉进行显微解剖，根据其血管分布设计成指背动脉蒂逆行岛状皮瓣。结果：掌背动脉与指掌侧固有动脉在近节指骨底有交通支相连，掌背动脉的终末支-指背动脉，位于指背腱膜的两侧，一般不超过近节指骨中部，有小分支与指掌侧固有动脉的背侧分支在指背形成丰富的血管吻合网。结论：指背动脉与指掌侧固有动脉的吻合支丰富，可以其为蒂，设计成逆行岛状皮瓣，该皮瓣设计合理、血供可靠、操作简便，是手指末端软组织缺损修复较理想皮瓣。     

中外结扎舌动脉的应用解剖

目的为口外舌动脉结扎提供解剖学资料。方法在30例经动脉灌注红色乳胶的成人尸体标本上,对舌动脉的起源、走行、分段和各段的重要毗邻等进行解剖观测。结果舌动脉单独起于颈外动脉者占66.7%,与面动脉共干者占23.3%,与甲状腺上动脉共干者占10.1%。舌动脉起始处的外径为(3.4±0.6)mm。起点至颈总动脉分叉处的距离为(1.1±0.5)cm。舌动脉全程可分为4段,即起始段、舌骨舌肌段、升段和水平段。舌骨舌肌段位置恒定,部位表浅,体表标志明确,血管周围无重要结构。结论舌动脉舌骨舌肌段是行口外舌动脉结扎最理想的部位。