Celiac Trunk and Hepatic Artery Variants in Pancreatic and Liver Resection Anatomy and Implications in Surgical Practice

The presence of celiac trunk or hepatic arterial anomaly influences preservation of vascular arterial system and achievement of an R0 resection in the liver and pancreatic resection. The objective of this study is to review the literature, to describe the anomalous arterial variations of the celiac trunk and hepatic artery reiterating the importance of identification of the anomaly.