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Type of Article:  Original Research

Volume 8; Issue 1.2 (February 2020)

Page No.: 7324-7327

DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.16965/ijar.2019.367

STUDY ON PRIMARY SEGMENTAL BRANCHES OF SPLENIC ARTERY IN CADAVERIC SPLEENS BY DISSECTION METHOD

Dakshayani. K.R 1 , Shwetha. K *2.

1 Principal (I/C), Professor and Head, Department of Anatomy, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysore, Karnataka, India.

*2 Tutor, Department of Anatomy, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysore, Karnataka, India.

Corresponding Author: Dr. Shwetha. K. Tutor, Department of Anatomy, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysore, Karnataka, India.

E-Mail: shwethajagannath85@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Spleen plays an important function in immunity and haematological functions. So, nowadays total splenectomy is replaced by splenic conservative surgeries. Partial removal of spleen is possible, as the spleen is divided into various segments, supplied by its own artery. The present study was undertaken to know about the segmental branches of splenic artery.

Objectives: 1.To study the number of Primary segmental branches of splenic artery. 2. to measure the distance between the termination of splenic artery and hilum.

Materials and methods: The present study was conducted on 79 adult human cadaver spleens by dissection method, irrespective of their age and sex, fixed in 10% formalin solution, collected from the Department of Anatomy and Forensic Medicine, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysore.

Results: Two primary segmental branches were seen in 56 (70.9%) specimens, three primary segmental branches were seen in 19 (24.1%) specimens and four primary segmental branches were seen in 4 (5.1%) specimens.  The mean distance between termination of splenic artery and hilum of the spleen was 2.1 cm. and the range was extending from 0.3 cm to 6.1 cm.

Conclusion: The present study adds up to the existing knowledge regarding the segmental branches of splenic artery, the better anatomical knowledge about segmental distribution of splenic artery and its variations are important for the partial removal of the spleen.

KEY WORDS: Splenic artery, Segmental branches, Partial Splenectomy.

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Cite this article: Dakshayani. K.R, Shwetha. K. STUDY ON PRIMARY SEGMENTAL BRANCHES OF SPLENIC ARTERY IN CADAVERIC SPLEENS BY DISSECTION METHOD. Int J Anat Res 2020;8(1.2):7324-7327. DOI: 10.16965/ijar.2019.367