supraduodenal artery

An artery that branches from the gastroduodenal artery and supplies the superior, right, and anterior surfaces of the first part of the duodenum, extending into the second part.

Type Vessel
Structure parente artery
FMA ID 70438

Questions fréquentes

What is the supraduodenal artery?
The supraduodenal artery is a branch of the gastroduodenal artery that supplies the superior, right, and anterior surfaces of the first part of the duodenum, extending into the second part.
Where is the supraduodenal artery located?
The supraduodenal artery arises from the gastroduodenal artery and courses along the superior surface of the first part of the duodenum, near the pylorus, extending inferiorly to supply the proximal second part of the duodenum.
What is the function of the supraduodenal artery?
The supraduodenal artery supplies oxygenated blood to the superior and anterior surfaces of the first and proximal second parts of the duodenum, supporting the mucosal and muscular layers of this digestive segment.
What conditions may be associated with the supraduodenal artery?
The supraduodenal artery may be involved in duodenal ischemia if compromised, and is relevant in surgical procedures such as Whipple pancreaticoduodenectomy. Duodenal ulcer perforation in the posterior first part may also affect vessels in this region.
What does the supraduodenal artery look like?
The supraduodenal artery is a small arterial branch visible on detailed CT angiography or celiac angiography, arising from the gastroduodenal artery and running along the superior border of the proximal duodenum.

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.