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The lymph node (LN) labeled as station 8a lies close to the common hepatic artery. One LN lies anterior to hepatic artery (HA), and one LN (8p) lies anterior to inferior vena cava posterior to HA. The LN labeled as 8a can be also included in station 3b and such cases the proximity to the vessel or to the wall of the stomach will decide the station. In this case, the station 8a LN is equidistant from HA and from wall of the stomach. HA: Hepatic artery
