Superior Mesenteric Artery originating from the celiac axis: A rare vascular anomaly

Abstract

The knowledge of the vascular anatomy of the concerned region is an important prerequisite for planning surgical intervention. The awareness of the existing vascular anomalies enhances the insight regarding that region. We report a patient undergoing preoperative evaluation with CTA finding of Superior Mesenteric Artery (SMA) originating from the celiac artery. This celiac-mesenteric trunk is rare (<1%). © 2011 Wayne et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.