A rare anatomic variation of an accessory right hepatic artery arising from the right inferior phrenic artery: A case report and review of literature

Living donor liver transplantation is a vital option for patients with limited access to deceased donor organs, but its success depends heavily on meticulous preoperative planning and an understanding of vascular anatomy. We present a rare case of hepatic arterial variations with an accessory right hepatic artery originating from the right inferior phrenic artery. Awareness of such anomalies is essential for transplant surgeons and radiologists to ensure optimal graft selection, minimize surgical complications, and improve both donor and recipient outcomes.

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Radiology Case Reports
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2025-05-22
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radcr.2025.04.106
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Organ Transplantation Techniques and Outcomes
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A rare anatomic variation of an accessory right hepatic artery arising from the right inferior phrenic artery: A case report and review of literature

Safieeldin Ghazala, Giuseppe Iuppa, Fatma Mahmoud
Radiology Case Reports
Organ Transplantation Techniques and Outcomes
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A rare anatomic variation of an accessory right hepatic artery arising from the right inferior phrenic artery: A case report and review of literature

Safieeldin Ghazala, Giuseppe Iuppa, Fatma Mahmoud
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Abstract

Living donor liver transplantation is a vital option for patients with limited access to deceased donor organs, but its success depends heavily on meticulous preoperative planning and an understanding of vascular anatomy. We present a rare case of hepatic arterial variations with an accessory right hepatic artery originating from the right inferior phrenic artery. Awareness of such anomalies is essential for transplant surgeons and radiologists to ensure optimal graft selection, minimize surgical complications, and improve both donor and recipient outcomes.

Radiology Case ReportsVol. 20(8)
Emirates Foundation (AE), Technology Innovation Institute (AE), Abu Dhabi Health Services (AE)
Openalex Percentile: Top 80%
Organ Transplantation Techniques and Outcomes
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