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Figure 17.  Axial MIP image from CT angiographic data demonstrates early branching of the celiac artery (CA) into the LHA, RHA, and splenic artery (black arrow). The presence of this arterial variant necessitates modification of the surgical technique for intraarterial chemotherapy pump placement. The pump catheter is placed in the dominant hepatic artery, and the other branch is usually ligated.