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Angiographic anatomy of the male pelvic arteries

Tiago Bilhim1, José António Pereira, Lúcia Fernandes

  • 11 Anatomy Department, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal.

AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology
|September 24, 2014
PubMed

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This review details CT and digital subtraction angiography features of male pelvic arteries. Understanding internal iliac artery anatomy is crucial for vascular procedures in the male pelvis.

Area of Science:

  • Radiology
  • Vascular Anatomy
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Vascular interventions in the male pelvis are increasing.
  • Accurate anatomical knowledge is essential for successful procedures.
  • The internal iliac artery (IIA) is a key vessel in this region.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the CT angiographic features of male pelvic arteries.
  • To review the digital subtraction angiographic features of male pelvic arteries.
  • To provide a comprehensive guide to the angiographic anatomy of the male internal iliac artery.

Main Methods:

  • Review of CT angiography.
  • Review of digital subtraction angiography.
  • Analysis of arterial branching patterns in the male pelvis.

Main Results:

  • Detailed description of CT and digital subtraction angiographic findings.
  • Classification of internal iliac artery branching patterns in men.
  • Identification of major and smaller arterial branches and common anatomic variants.

Conclusions:

  • Knowledge of male pelvic arterial anatomy, particularly the internal iliac artery, is vital for vascular procedures.
  • Classifying IIA branching patterns aids in identifying smaller vessels and variants.
  • This review enhances understanding for interventionalists and radiologists.
Abstract

Keywords:
angiographyinternal iliac arteryinternal pudendal arterymale anatomymenprostatic artery

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