Left gastric artery (Arteria gastrica sinistra)
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Anatomy
Runs along the lesser curvature of the stomach within the lesser omentum, anastomosing with its counterpart to supply the gastric wall and lower esophagus.
Clinical notes
Erosion of lesser curvature peptic ulcers into the gastric artery produces massive, life-threatening upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage managed by endoscopic clipping or coil embolization.
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FAQ
What is the role of the Left gastric artery?
Runs along the lesser curvature of the stomach within the lesser omentum, anastomosing with its counterpart to supply the gastric wall and lower esophagus.
Why is the Left gastric artery clinically important?
Erosion of lesser curvature peptic ulcers into the gastric artery produces massive, life-threatening upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage managed by endoscopic clipping or coil embolization.
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