Variations in origin level of superior mesenteric artery, inferior mesenteric artery, and coeliac trunk in Indian population.

Objective: The abdominal aorta is a continuation of the thoracic aorta and gives off the coeliac trunk, superior mesenteric artery, and inferior mesenteric artery. The focus of our study is to evaluate variations in the origin level in the coeliac trunk, superior mesenteric artery, inferior mesenteric artery, and aortic bifurcation in the Indian population and compare with various demographics.

Methods: The study was retrospective and the local ethics committee approval was taken before starting it.