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Anna Luisa Kühn1, Ajit S Puri1, David E Rex1
1Division of Neuroimaging and Intervention, Department of Radiology and New England Center for Stroke Research, University of Massachusetts, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.
World Neurosurgery
|May 30, 2018
Summary
The innominate artery (brachiocephalic artery) supplies blood to the head, neck, and right arm. This case study examines a rare anatomical variation following innominate artery bypass grafting surgery.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Cardiovascular Anatomy
Background:
- The innominate artery, or brachiocephalic artery, is the primary vessel branching from the aortic arch, supplying the right upper extremity, head, and neck.
- Treatment options for innominate artery occlusion include endarterectomy, angioplasty, stenting, and bypass grafting.
Observation:
- This report details a specific patient's postsurgical anatomy after undergoing an innominate artery bypass graft.
- The observed anatomy is a less frequently encountered variation following this surgical procedure.
Findings:
- The case highlights a unique anatomical configuration discovered after innominate artery bypass grafting.
- This finding contributes to the understanding of potential anatomical outcomes post-surgery.
Implications:
- Understanding rare postsurgical anatomy is crucial for accurate diagnosis and effective patient management.
- This case may inform surgical planning and complication avoidance in future innominate artery bypass procedures.
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