ANATOMICAL CONSIDERATIONS AND CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS OF SUBCLAVIAN ARTERY
Journal Title: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2013, Vol 2, Issue 29
Abstract
[b]AIMS[/b]: The knowledge of normal and variant anatomy of subclavian artery in terms of its origin, dimensions, course and relations is mandatory in various diagnostic, interventional and surgical procedures. This study was conducted to aware the surgeon for possible variations in this region and their clinical significance. [b]MATERIAL AND METHODS[/b]: 60 subclavian arteries belonging to 30 cadavers were dissected. Various parameters were studied regarding subclavian artery. Site and mode of origin , level of origin, diameter at its origin and termination, length of subclavian arteries, maximum distance coursed by artery above clavicle and its relations.[b] RESULTS[/b]: In one specimen, anomalous origin of right subclavian artery was encountered. High arched subclavian were noted in another specimen with deviated course and arching close to pleural apex. Level of origin on left side was constant while right side showed variability. Mean values of morphological measurements were calculated. Relation with vagus and phrenic nerves were found to be normal. [b]CONCLUSION[/b]: Knowledge of variant anatomy of subclavian artery must be kept in mind while performing surgeries on head and neck and upper thorax. Less critical knowledge of anatomy of the subclavian artery would lead to troublesome complications.
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Poonam , Naresh Jyoti , Rajan Singla, Tripta Sharma
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