Left branch of hepatic artery (Ramus arteriae hepaticae propriae)
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Anatomy
Arises from the hepatic artery proper within the hepatoduodenal ligament, entering the porta hepatis to provide oxygenated arterial blood to the biliary tree and hepatic parenchyma.
Clinical notes
Hepatic artery thrombosis following liver transplantation precipitates ischemic cholangiopathy and graft necrosis, requiring urgent revascularization or retransplantation.
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FAQ
What is the role of the Left branch of hepatic artery?
Arises from the hepatic artery proper within the hepatoduodenal ligament, entering the porta hepatis to provide oxygenated arterial blood to the biliary tree and hepatic parenchyma.
Why is the Left branch of hepatic artery clinically important?
Hepatic artery thrombosis following liver transplantation precipitates ischemic cholangiopathy and graft necrosis, requiring urgent revascularization or retransplantation.
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