Left subcostal artery (Arteria subcostalis)
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Anatomy
Runs along the inferior border of the twelfth rib in the posterior abdominal wall beneath the subcostal nerve.
Clinical notes
Protected during subcostal flank incisions for kidney surgery to preserve posterior abdominal wall tone and avoid retroperitoneal hemorrhage.
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FAQ
What is the role of the Left subcostal artery?
Runs along the inferior border of the twelfth rib in the posterior abdominal wall beneath the subcostal nerve.
Why is the Left subcostal artery clinically important?
Protected during subcostal flank incisions for kidney surgery to preserve posterior abdominal wall tone and avoid retroperitoneal hemorrhage.
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