Esophageal artery (Arteriae oesophageae)
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Anatomy
Arises from the thoracic aorta and left gastric artery, entering the adventitia of the esophagus to form a submucosal anastomotic vascular plexus.
Clinical notes
Segmental, delicate blood supply makes esophageal surgical resections and reconstructions uniquely vulnerable to ischemic anastomotic dehiscence and mediastinitis.
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FAQ
What is the role of the Esophageal artery?
Arises from the thoracic aorta and left gastric artery, entering the adventitia of the esophagus to form a submucosal anastomotic vascular plexus.
Why is the Esophageal artery clinically important?
Segmental, delicate blood supply makes esophageal surgical resections and reconstructions uniquely vulnerable to ischemic anastomotic dehiscence and mediastinitis.
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