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The anterior spinal artery origin: a microanatomical study.

U Er¹, K Fraser, G Lanzino

¹Departments of Neurosurgery and Radiology, Microneurosurgery Laboratory, Illinois Neurological Institute, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, Peoria, IL, USA. uygurer@gmail.com

|April 5, 2007

Summary

The anterior spinal artery

Area of Science:

Anatomy
Vascular Surgery
Neurosurgery

Background:

The anterior spinal artery's origin is crucial for ventral medulla and vertebrobasilar junction surgeries.
Variability in its origin necessitates detailed anatomical understanding.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the microanatomical patterns of the anterior spinal artery's origin.
To provide a classification for clinical application.

Main Methods:

Microanatomical study of 9 cadaveric heads (18 sides).
Injection of colored silicon followed by dissection.
Utilized surgical microscope and 0-degree endoscope.

Main Results:

Significant variability observed in the origin and branching patterns of the anterior spinal artery.

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Distances from the vertebrobasilar junction and PICA origin are highly variable.

Conclusions:

Understanding anterior spinal artery's variable origin is vital for surgical and endovascular procedures.
A proposed classification of its origin and distribution has clinical relevance.