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short gastric vessels
Small blood vessels connecting the stomach to the spleen that must be divided during fundus mobilization in sleeve gastrectomy.
Full Definition
Short gastric vessels are a series of small arteries and veins that run between the greater curvature of the stomach and the spleen, supplying the gastric fundus. During sleeve gastrectomy, these vessels must be carefully divided to achieve complete fundus mobilization and prevent bleeding complications. Inadequate division of short gastrics can result in incomplete fundus resection and potential weight loss failure.
Usage
Usage note: May be abbreviated as 'short gastrics' in surgical notes but should be spelled out in formal reports.
In Context
- "Division of the short gastric vessels was performed using ultrasonic energy device." — operative note
- "Bleeding from incompletely secured short gastric vessels required conversion to open surgery." — complication report
Also known as
vasa brevia
short gastrics
Don't confuse with
gastroepiploic vessels
gastric vessels