Anatomical Variations, Embryogenesis and Clinical Significance of Profunda Femoris Artery: A Cadaveric Study
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research Professionals - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 3
Abstract
Background: Accurate knowledge of variation pattern of origin and course of lower limb vessels particularly in the femoral region of thigh have received attention for anatomists and surgeons due to great clinical importance during angiographic imaging procedures as well as during surgeries that are performed in the femoral triangle. Aim: Accordingly the study was designed to study the anatomical variations, embryogenesis and clinical significance of Profunda femoris artery in human Cadavers. Methods: The study was conducted in the department of Anatomy, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute. A total of 36 formalin fixed specimens irrespective of age and sex were utilized for the present study. The course of the profunda femoris artery was traced from its origin i.e. the femoral artery till its continuation as fourth perforator. The distance between the site of origin of profunda femoris artery and midpoint of the inguinal ligament was measured in millimetres by means of non-stretchable thread and scale. The mode of origin and length of origin of the lateral and medial circumflex femoral artery from the profunda femoris arteries was also studied. Results: Variations in the branching pattern of profunda femoris artery was observed in 10 specimens (27.77%). The incidence percentage of origin of profunda femoris artery from posterolateral was 41.67% and from lateral, 41.67% were equally distributed. In 16.6% of cases the profunda femoris originated from posterior aspect. The distance of origin of profunda femoris from the midpoint of inguinal ligament on right side was commonly placed between 41 and 50mm, which are slightly higher than the average range; whereas on left side, it was of normal average between 31 and 40 mm. The distance of lateral circumflex femoral artery from the profunda femoris artery was between 01-10mm on right side, and between 11-20 mm on the left side. The distance of origin of the medial circumflex femoral artery was between 01-40mm on both the sides, most of the times it originated between 11-20 mm on the left side. Conclusions: The knowledge of anatomical variations of femoral artery and their branches in femoral triangle presented in this study importance during anterolateral thigh flap, aortopopliteal bypass, coronary artery bypass grafting, extracranial-intracranial bypass surgery. It also helps radiologists, orthopaedic, plastic and reconstructive surgeons, general and vascular surgeons to avoid unnecessary complication during surgical and therapeutic intervention.
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Aswinprakash Subramanian, Kosuri Kalyan Chakravarthi, Jagadeesh Dhamodharan, R. Arulmoli
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- DOI 10.21276/ijmrp.2018.4.3.004
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