ABSTRACT
A double right coronary artery is one of the rarest variations of the coronary arterial system. This case report presents a unique variation: a right coronary and an accessory coronary artery arise from a single ostium within the right aortic sinus. The two vessels appeared externally to have a common trunk but were partitioned internally by a carina-like septum. This report underscores the importance of understanding the embryological development of coronary arteries and recognizing potential variations. It discusses the specific variation observed in this case and its clinical implications. The aim is to contribute to the limited literature on this condition and highlight the importance of recognizing and managing such anomalies in clinical procedures.
ABSTRACT
This case report presents a rare variation of the arc of Bühler (AOB) in a cadaver during the abdominal dissection assignment in the Ross Anatomy Lab at William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine. The AOB is a patent anastomotic channel between the celiac trunk and the superior mesenteric artery independent of the gastroduodenal artery and dorsal pancreatic artery. This report describes in detail a complex and extensive branching pattern of a unique AOB variant. Our findings contribute to the limited literature on this condition and emphasize the importance of thorough knowledge of vascular variations to avoid potential complications during surgical procedures.