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. 2017 Feb 16;11:1179554917690766. doi: 10.1177/1179554917690766

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Figure 1. — An example of the unique individualized anatomy in the D3 area. Arteria ileocolica (MCA) originates from the celiac trunk (CT), taking a serpiginous course, arching to the right; descends posterior to the portal vein (PV), splenomesenteric junction, and behind the superior mesenteric vein (SMV); and then loops 270° counterclockwise and joins the MCV in front of the SMV, bifurcating into right and left branches. A significant number of lymph nodes are located in the D3 area, making this a target area for increased lymph node harvest. Used with permission from Dr Dejan Ignatovic.