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Vessels lateral to the left aortic arch: a pictoral review

Pratyaksha Rana1, Vidur Bansal2, Saurabh Deshpande1

  • 1Department of Radiology, U.N Mehta Institute of Cardiology and Research Centre, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, 380016, India.

The British Journal of Radiology
|June 6, 2025
PubMed

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Understanding the vascular anatomy lateral to the left aortic arch is crucial for surgeons and interventional radiologists. Differentiating normal variants from congenital defects prevents dangerous complications during interventions.

Area of Science:

  • Anatomy
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Interventional Radiology

Background:

  • The area lateral to the left aortic arch contains numerous vital vascular structures.
  • Variations in these vessels can mimic congenital anomalies.
  • Accurate anatomical knowledge is essential for safe surgical and interventional procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the complex vascular anatomy lateral to the left aortic arch.
  • To emphasize the importance of differentiating normal variants from congenital defects in this region.
  • To inform cardiothoracic surgeons and interventional radiologists about potential hazards.

Main Methods:

  • Review of anatomical literature.
  • Analysis of imaging studies (e.g., CT angiography, MRI).
  • Correlation with surgical and interventional case reports.

Main Results:

  • Detailed description of common and uncommon vascular variants in the specified region.
  • Identification of key differentiating features between normal variants and congenital anomalies.
  • Documentation of potential risks associated with interventions in this area.

Conclusions:

  • Comprehensive anatomical understanding is paramount for safe cardiothoracic and interventional procedures.
  • Awareness of vascular variants lateral to the left aortic arch is critical for avoiding iatrogenic injury.
  • Further studies may refine imaging protocols for better anomaly detection.

Keywords:
anomalousbrachiocephalicleft vena cavalevoatriocardinal vein

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