Vascularization of the menisci: a descriptive study of the peri-meniscal archs.

Purpose: The meniscal vascularization remains poorly documented, particularly its origin. The aim of this cadaveric study was to describe the origin of the arterial vascularization of the menisci.

Methods: This is an anatomical study on human specimens.

New anatomical data on the drainage patterns of the uncinate process of the pancreas.

Purpose: Recently, progress has been made in the surgical management of benign pancreatic tumors sparing as much of the pancreatic parenchyma and pancreatic function as possible. However, the main complication of partial pancreatectomy is the disruption of pancreatic ducts ensuing leak of pancreatic secretion leading to the formation of pancreatic fistulae. In this study, we attempt to precisely define the anatomy of the branch duct draining the uncinate process which is of interest to the surgeons.