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Prevalence of accessory pudendal artery
R Allan1, N A García, J M Montenegro
1School of Medicine, University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina. ricardoallan85@hotmail.com
Clinical Anatomy (New York, N.Y.)
|June 26, 2012
Summary
This study examined accessory pudendal arteries in cadavers to determine their prevalence. Understanding this artery
Area of Science:
- Anatomy
- Vascular Surgery
- Urology
Background:
- The accessory pudendal artery's prevalence varies significantly based on identification methods.
- Its role in post-prostatectomy erectile dysfunction is under investigation.
- Accurate prevalence data is crucial for understanding clinical significance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the frequency of the accessory pudendal artery in adult cadavers.
- To compare direct dissection findings with published prevalence data from various identification methods.
Main Methods:
- Direct dissection of the internal pudendal system in 15 adult cadavers.
- Cadavers were fixed using formaldehyde solution.
- Comparison of findings with existing literature on accessory pudendal artery prevalence.
Main Results:
- The study determined the frequency of accessory pudendal arteries through direct cadaveric dissection.
- Findings were compared against a wide range of reported prevalence rates (7-75%) from other studies.
- This provides a direct anatomical basis for prevalence estimations.
Conclusions:
- Direct dissection offers a precise method for determining accessory pudendal artery prevalence.
- Accurate anatomical knowledge of this artery is vital for urological and surgical procedures.
- Further research may clarify the artery's specific contribution to post-prostatectomy erectile dysfunction.
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