Anatomy

Gastroepiploic Artery

Abdominal artery that follows the curvature of the stomach. The right gastroepiploic artery is frequently used in CORONARY ARTERY BYPASS GRAFTING; MYOCARDIAL REVASCULARIZATION, and other vascular reconstruction.

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Abstract

Abdominal artery that follows the curvature of the stomach. The right gastroepiploic artery is frequently used in CORONARY ARTERY BYPASS GRAFTING; MYOCARDIAL REVASCULARIZATION, and other vascular reconstruction.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Arteries, Gastroepiploic
  • Artery, Gastroepiploic
  • Gastroepiploic Arteries

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Aspects Covered

23 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

2002

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Previous Indexing

  • Arteries/transplantation (1990-2001)
  • Stomach/blood supply (1967-2001)

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  1. A07w.015w.114w.379w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Gastroepiploic Artery. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D024405. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D024405
  2. Gastroepiploic Artery. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gastroepiploic_artery
  3. Gastroepiploic Artery. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2865981