[Anatomical study on the Riolan's anastomosis arch].

The Riolan's anastomosis arch is discussed on the basis of colon vessel constructions in 162 operations of the colonic interposition for esophageal substitution, and the materials reported in some journals. The Riolan's arch is not the marginal vessels of the flexura lienalis, because of its lower incidence (< 10%). We believe that the integrity of the arch is not responsible for the blood supply of the colon.