Gastrosplenic ligament

Last revised by Jeremy Jones on 30 Oct 2024

The gastrosplenic ligament is a peritoneal ligament formed by the ventral part of the dorsal mesentery.

Gross anatomy

The gastrosplenic ligament extends from the greater curvature of the stomach to the hilum of the spleen. It contains:

Related pathology

During portal or splenic vein thrombosis, the collateral circulation establishes at various sites, the gastrosplenic ligament is one of those sites. 

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