SPLENIC VASCULATURE AND ARTERIAL SEGMENTATION PATTERNS IN THE HUMAN SPLEEN

Abstract

Background: Following splenic injury, a partial splenectomy is a surgery that helps to retain healthy splenic tissues and
immunity. Branch ligation of the splenic artery is necessary in situations of splenic injury, particularly when the splenic
section is removed. Because the splenic artery branches separate the spleen into avascular lobes and segments, a thorough
comprehension of the segmental arteries is required.
Aim: The goal of this study was to look at the human spleen's vascular segmentation pattern as well as changes in the
splenic arterial pattern.
Methods: Specimens were acquired from cadavers and unclaimed autopsy bodies, and this study examined 62 spleens
with intact splenic arteries. Tracing from the segmental and terminal branches of the splenic artery was investigated using
piecemeal dissection. After cleansing, the splenic artery's segmental and terminal branches were evaluated. Vascular
anastomosis was observed in several segmental spleen arteries as well as adjacent segmental arteries.