Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD The abdominal aorta is a large artery in your belly that carries blood from the ...

Birth defects can cause the abdominal wall to develop abnormally, causing openings where organs protrude out of the body. Birth defects that affect the anatomy of the abdomen include gastroschisis and ...

CONCLUSIONS: Choosing appropriate trocar types and insertion sites based on a thorough understanding of anterior abdominal wall anatomy may minimize the risk of vessel injury during operative ...