Anatomical Variation of the Superior Mesenteric Artery: Case Report
International Journal of Development Research
Anatomical Variation of the Superior Mesenteric Artery: Case Report
Received 19th June, 2025; Received in revised form 24th July, 2025; Accepted 18th August, 2025; Published online 30th September, 2025
Copyright©2025, Paula Cristine da Silva Freitas et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Anatomical variations in the abdominal cavity are critical for surgical planning and ensuring safe, effective procedures. Variants of the superior mesenteric artery are not uncommon and provide important insights into clinical conditions. In the dissection of a male cadaver, approximately 60 years old, a common trunk was observed arising from the superior mesenteric artery, giving rise to the right colic and ileocolic arteries. The anterior and posterior cecal branches were also identified. This finding is relevant for both anatomical studies and the refinement of clinical and surgical practice.
