Posterior cecal artery (Arteria caecalis posterior)
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Anatomy
Arises from the ileocolic artery, passing in peritoneal folds to supply the anterior and posterior walls of the cecum.
Clinical notes
Landmark in right hemicolectomy and ileocecectomy; preserved during isolated cecal diverticulectomy and volvulus detorsion.
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FAQ
What is the role of the Posterior cecal artery?
Arises from the ileocolic artery, passing in peritoneal folds to supply the anterior and posterior walls of the cecum.
Why is the Posterior cecal artery clinically important?
Landmark in right hemicolectomy and ileocecectomy; preserved during isolated cecal diverticulectomy and volvulus detorsion.
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