Which of the following does not form the boundary of calots triangle –
Correct Answer: Visceral surface of spleen
Description: Ans. is 'd' i.e., Visceral surface of Spleen Calot's Triangle:* Calot's triangle or the hepatobiliary triangle is the space bordered by the cystic duct inferiorly, the common hepatic duct medially and the superior border by cystic artery.* This was described in 1891 by Jean-Frant^ois Calot.* It is an important surgical landmark and should be identified by surgeons performing a cholecystectomy to avoid damage to the extrahepatic biliary system.Note: In the original description by Calot the cystic artery is defined as the superior margin. But now most textbooks mention inferior surface/ border of right lobe of liver as the superior margin.
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