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The artery of Wollschlaeger and Wollschlaeger
Oday Atallah1, Omar Wawi2, Anil Ergen3
1Department of Neurosurgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany.
Introduction:
The artery of Wollschlaeger and Wollschlaeger (AWW), named after the German neuroradiologists who discovered it, is a unique and remarkable anatomical structure. This review will delve deeper into the intricate details of the AWW its origin, significance, and the studies associated with it.
Methods:
A comprehensive evaluation of the available literature on the AWW was conducted by doing searches on reputable academic databases such as PubMed, Google Scholar, and Web of Science. The present study incorporated the terminology "The artery of Wollschlaeger and Wollschlaeger," "medial dural-tentorial artery," and "meningeal branch of the superior cerebellar artery." We conducted an investigation on the literature pertaining to its existence, anatomy, pathology, and clinical implications.
Results:
Upon conducting a comprehensive examination of the existing literature and primary sources pertaining to the AWW, it was observed that a limited number of scholarly investigations have been undertaken to explore this subject matter. We made observations on the anatomical characteristics of the subject and engaged in a discussion regarding their prospective applications and importance in the context of neurosurgical procedures.
Conclusions:
Despite its minute size, its role in vascular circulation is considerable. The understanding of this artery's characteristics and its links to certain neurosurgical conditions assists neurosurgeons and researchers in their pursuit to advance medical knowledge and design effective treatment strategies.
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