European Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine

Aim: To observe the abnormal fissures over the surface of the liver lobes. Introduction: Liver has numerous functions essential to the wellbeing of the individual and has got lot of significance in connection with various neoplasm’s, infective and degenerative diseases. The knowledge on the variations acts as a guidance for the radiologist and surgeons while performing the procedures. Material And Methods: The Present study has been carried out in 50 formalin fixed human cadaveric livers and are observed for presence of abnormal fissures over the surfaces of lobes of liver. Results: Among the 50 liver specimens, on the right lobe it is observed, 1 accessory fissure in 6 specimens, 2 accessory fissures in 4 specimens, 3 accessory fissures in 1 specimen. In the caudate lobe, 1 accessory fissure is seen in 4 specimens and 2 accessory fissures in 3 specimens. In the quadrate lobe, 1 accessory fissure is seen 2 specimens. Conclusion: Knowledge of the fissures of the liver is useful in performing liver surgeries and various non invasive diagnostic procedures.