Why Splenic Artery Is Tortuous?

Splenic artery also called as the lienal artery, is the largest branch of celiac trunk. ... The difference in the increasing length of the artery and the distance between its origin and the splenic hilum makes the artery tortuous. The proximal part of the artery is more tortuous than the distal part [7].

What is tortuous artery?

Affected arteries can be abnormally lengthened causing them to become twisted or distorted, possibly forming kinks and loops. The patients with tortuous arteries are prone to aneurysm formation, dissection and ischemic events and other various cardiovascular and respiratory complications.

Why is splenic artery coiled?

The placement of coils in a middle segment of the splenic artery allows reconstitution of the blood supply through collateral vessels, principally via the short gastric and gastroepiploic arteries, to the patent distal splenic, transgastric, and transpancreatic arteries.