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Anatomical variations of the carotid arteries in adult Kenyans.
- Source :
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East African medical journal [East Afr Med J] 2008 May; Vol. 85 (5), pp. 244-7. - Publication Year :
- 2008
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Abstract
- Objective: To describe the topography and anatomical variations of the carotid arteries among Kenyans.<br />Design: A descriptive cross-sectional study.<br />Setting: Department of Human Anatomy, University of Nairobi.<br />Subjects: Eighty carotid arteries of forty cadavers were dissected.<br />Results: The bifurcation of the commonest carotid artery was high (above the reference points) in 63.8% of vessels and the external carotid was antero-lateral to the internal carotid artery in 30% of the vessels. A linguo-facial trunk was the most common variation of the external carotid artery. The origin of the right common carotid artery was high and low in 10% and 2.6% of vessels respectively.<br />Conclusion: The carotid arteries show important variability and thus emphasise caution for clinicians during surgical procedures in the neck.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0012-835X
- Volume :
- 85
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- East African medical journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 18814535
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4314/eamj.v85i5.9619