Ignjatovic, D. (7004207479)D. (7004207479)IgnjatovicSund, S. (7004378705)S. (7004378705)SundStimec, B. (7003411337)B. (7003411337)StimecBergamaschi, R. (7102551949)R. (7102551949)Bergamaschi2025-06-132025-06-132007https://doi.org/10.1007/s10151-007-0359-5https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-34648829993&doi=10.1007%2fs10151-007-0359-5&partnerID=40&md5=19878100dc5c6ddc3a4df31f4e11aea6https://remedy.med.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/10848Aims: The study aim was to provide data on pattern and length of crossing of the ileocolic artery (ICA) and right colic artery (RCA) with the superior mesenteric vein (SMV). Methods: Specimens from 30 fresh human cadavers underwent corrosion casting. Methylacrylate was injected into the SMV and superior mesenteric artery (SMA). Length of crossing was measured with a scaleable ruler and copper wire. Values are mean (SD; range). Results: ICA was present in all specimens and crossed posterior to the SMV in 19 (63.33%) of 30 specimens. Length of crossing was 17.01 (7.84; 7.09-42.89) mm. RCA was present in 19 (63.33%) of 30 specimens. RCA crossed anterior to SMV in 16 (84.21%) of 19 specimens. Length of crossing was 20.63 (8.09; 6.3-35.7) mm. Conclusions: ICA was always present, crossed posterior to SMV in 60% of specimens with a crossing length of 17 mm. RCA was present in 63% of specimens, crossed anterior to the SMV in 84% of specimens with a crossing length of 20 mm. Clinical implications include arterial length left behind with main nodes, arterial bleeding and safety of laparoscopic access. © 2007 Springer-Verlag.Colorectal cancerColorectal surgeryLaparoscopyRight colectomy