Aberrant right posterior hepatic artery originating from the gastroduodenal artery with a concomitant replaced left hepatic artery: a rare clinical variant

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy 2026 Open access

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Authors: Murat Emre Reis, Yavuz Selim Angın, Orxhan Ulfanov, Murat Ulas, Mehmet Kılıç, Elif Gündoğdu
DOI: 10.1007/s00276-025-03814-6
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Abstract

Variations in the hepatic arterial system, observed in up to 22% of the population, significantly influence the outcomes of hepatobiliary and pancreatic procedures. This study describes an extremely rare variant involving an aberrant right posterior hepatic artery (aRPHA) originating from the gastroduodenal artery (GDA) alongside a replaced left hepatic artery (LHA). Awareness of such variants is critical during pancreaticoduodenectomy to prevent ischemic complications.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Organ Transplantation Techniques and Outcomes Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders Liver physiology and pathology

Publication details

Journal / source
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Volume
48
Issue
1
Pages
49–49
Publication date
29 January 2026
Language
EN