DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2019.v07i02.044

Pages: 650-653

Background: The embryology and anatomy of Inferior phrenic artery are less probed subjects considering its importance in management of Hepatocellular carcinoma through TACE. The anatomical variations of IPA which are usually less studied are being considered in this study. Objective: To study the anatomical variations in the origin of Inferior Phrenic artery mainly from right renal artery and to highlight its importance in various clinical applications. Methods: 50 well embalmed cadavers from the Department of Anatomy, Stanley Medical College are included in this study through conventional dissection method. Results: Of the 50 cadavers all of them had normal origin of IPA from abdominal aorta as paired structures on the lateral aspect except for 2 cases where the IPA took its origin from Right Renal Artery. Conclusion: Anatomical variations in vascular system are highly important especially less understood system of Inferior phrenic artery which has been proved to be clinically crucial of late. Knowledge of these variations is quite essential for the entire medical fraternity specifically Anatomists, Surgeons and Radiologists.