Artery right intercostal

Fig. 16.1. Curved multi-planar reconstruction of CT of the thoracic aorta, clearly demonstrating the origin arrowhead) and bifurcation into intercostal branches and bronchial artery arrow) of right inter-costobronchial trunk...

Some advanced or superficial tumors may parasitize arterial supply from the arteries of adjacent organs, especially after multiple prior embolization procedures. Such parasitization may require embolization of branches arising from such arteries as the right renal, colonic, gastric, phrenic, internal thoracic, and intercostal arteries. It is important to recognize that not all such parasitized vessels can be safely treated without risk to other important organs. 

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