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Variations of the popliteal artery branching with multidetector CT angiography

Bahar Yanik1, Erdogan Bulbul, Gulen Demirpolat

  • 1Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, Balikesir University, Cagis Yerleskesi, Bigadic yolu üzeri 17.km Altieylul, Balıkesir, Turkey.

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy : SRA
|July 21, 2014
PubMed

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This study used multidetector-row computed tomography angiography (MD CTA) to map popliteal artery variations. Many anatomical variations exist, impacting vascular procedures and surgical approaches.

Area of Science:

  • Vascular anatomy
  • Medical imaging
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Popliteal artery anatomy is crucial for vascular interventions.
  • Previous studies have not comprehensively assessed popliteal artery variations using MD CTA.
  • Understanding anatomical variations aids in surgical planning and procedural success.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish the 3D CT anatomy of popliteal artery variations.
  • To assess the prevalence and types of distal popliteal artery branching variations.
  • To provide anatomical data for radiologists and vascular surgeons.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 126 lower limbs that underwent CTA using 64-detector MDCT.
  • Assessment of anatomical variations in the distal popliteal artery branching patterns.
  • Utilizing multidetector-row computed tomography angiography (MD CTA) for detailed imaging.

Main Results:

  • The typical branching pattern (Type 1 A) was observed in 83.6% of limbs.
  • Variations were present in 16.4% of limbs.
  • Common variations included a first branch of the tibial-peroneal trunk (Type 1 C) and a high origin of the tibialis anterior artery (Type 2 A II).

Conclusions:

  • Significant variations in popliteal artery branching patterns exist.
  • Knowledge of these variations is beneficial for radiologists and vascular surgeons.
  • MD CTA is a valuable noninvasive tool for assessing distal popliteal artery variations.
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