Arteria Appendicelaris Page

Below are several landmark scientific papers and comprehensive studies detailing the anatomy, variations, and surgical clinical importance of this vessel: 🔬 Anatomical & Morphological Studies

(anatomically known in Latin as the arteria appendicularis and sometimes misspelled as appendicelaris ) is the terminal blood vessel supplying the vermiform appendix. arteria appendicelaris

Published in 2024, this paper explores the presence of an accessory appendicular artery (often called the artery of Seshachalam), which acts as a secondary blood supply and is critical to avoid during appendectomies. You can view the publication on the Wiley Online Library . 🏥 Surgical & Clinical Overviews 🏥 Surgical & Clinical Overviews A classic, highly

A classic, highly detailed study utilizing postmortem arteriography and corrosion casts to map the intricate networks of the ileocolic stem and the precise branching of the appendicular artery. The full article is accessible in PDF format via Karger Publishers . You can read the full text on NCBI PMC

This 2022 research paper provides a statistical breakdown of where the artery originates in human patients, showing that it arises from the inferior division of the superior mesenteric artery in 46.88% of cases, the ileal branch in 28.13%, and the ileocolic artery in 18.75%. You can read the full text on NCBI PMC .

Because it is an (meaning it lacks significant collateral circulation), any blockage or thrombosis caused by inflammation (appendicitis) can rapidly cause gangrene, necrosis, or perforation of the appendix.