Moynihan’s Hump- Dreadful Hepatic Artery Variation in Laparoscopic Cholecystectom
Published: 2023-06-03
Page: 275-278
Issue: 2023 - Volume 6 [Issue 1]
Savijot Singh
General Surgery, Maharishi Markandeshwar Medical College and Hospital (MMMCH), Kumarhatti, Solan, HP, India.
Renuka Sharma
General Surgery, Maharishi Markandeshwar Medical College and Hospital (MMMCH), Kumarhatti, Solan, HP, India.
Shivangi Singh
General Surgery, Maharishi Markandeshwar Medical College and Hospital (MMMCH), Kumarhatti, Solan, HP, India.
Randeep Singh
General Surgery, Maharishi Markandeshwar Medical College and Hospital (MMMCH), Kumarhatti, Solan, HP, India.
Ishita
Maharishi Markandeshwar Medical College and Hospital (MMMCH), Kumarhatti, Solan, HP, India.
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Abstract
Aims: To highlight a case of hepatic artery anatomic variation during laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Presentation of Case: During cholecystectomy a variation of hepatic artery anatomy called Moynihan’s hump was noticed.
Discussion: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is gold standard treatment for gallstones, The presence of Moynihan's hump can increase the risk of injury to the hepatic artery during surgery.
Conclusion: The presence of Moynihan's hump can increase the risk of complications during surgery, therefore sound knowledge of anatomy is important.
Keywords: Moynihan’s hump, hepatic artery, Laparoscopic cholecystectomy