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The superior thyroid artery origin pattern: a systematic review with meta-analysis.

George Triantafyllou¹, Ioannis Paschopoulos², Fabrice Duparc³

¹Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 75 Mikras Asias str, Goudi, Athens, 11527, Greece. georgerose406@gmail.com.

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy : SRA

|July 23, 2024

Summary

The superior thyroid artery most commonly originates from the external carotid artery. Understanding its origin is crucial for surgeons to prevent nerve injury during thyroidectomy.

Keywords:

Anatomy Evidence-based anatomy Origin Superior thyroid artery Variation

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Background:

The superior thyroid artery (STA) is a key vessel supplying the thyroid gland.
Variations in STA origin can impact surgical procedures.
Accurate topographical anatomy is essential for surgical safety.

Conclusions:

The typical STA origin is from the ECA, medially, and above the thyroid cartilage.
Knowledge of STA origin is vital for surgeons performing thyroidectomy.
Preventing iatrogenic injury to the external branch of the superior laryngeal nerve is paramount.