Angiographic anatomy

The Sappey superior artery from the left inferior phrenic artery The Sappey superior artery Instagram Q-radiology

Azygoesophageal branch of inferior phrenic artery Azygoesophageal branch of IPA runs along azygoesophageal recess and reaches posterior lung base making typical U shape. Azygoesophageal branch of IPA almost always has a systemic-to-pulmonary shunt and is shown at cone-beam CT in about one-half of patients This branch seems to suppply the pleura of the lung base … Read more