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Anatomical nuances of the internal carotid artery in relation to the quadrangular space
- Source :
- Journal of neurosurgery. 128(1)
- Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- OBJECTIVEThe aim of this study was to evaluate the anatomical variations of the internal carotid artery (ICA) in relation to the quadrangular space (QS) and to propose a classification system based on the results.METHODSA total of 44 human cadaveric specimens were dissected endonasally under direct endoscopic visualization. During the dissection, the anatomical variations of the ICA and their relationship with the QS were noted.RESULTSThe space between the paraclival ICAs (i.e., intercarotid space) can be classified as 1 of 3 different shapes (i.e., trapezoid, square, or hourglass) based on the trajectory of the ICAs. The ICA trajectories also directly influence the volumetric area of the QS. Based on its geometry, the QS was classified as one of the following: 1) Type A has the smallest QS area and is associated with a trapezoid intercarotid space, 2) Type B corresponds to the expected QS area (not minimized or enlarged) and is associated with a square intercarotid space, and 3) Type C has the largest QS area and is associated with an hourglass intercarotid space.CONCLUSIONSThe different trajectories of the ICAs can modify the area of the QS and may be an essential parameter to consider for preoperative planning and defining the most appropriate corridor to reach Meckel's cave. In addition, ICA trajectories should be considered prior to surgery to avoid injuring the vessels.
- Subjects :
- Preoperative planning
business.industry
General Medicine
Dissection (medical)
Anatomy
Space (mathematics)
medicine.disease
03 medical and health sciences
0302 clinical medicine
030220 oncology & carcinogenesis
medicine.artery
medicine
Humans
Internal carotid artery
Cadaveric spasm
business
Meckel's cave
030217 neurology & neurosurgery
CSF - Cerebrospinal fluid
Carotid Artery, Internal
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 19330693
- Volume :
- 128
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Journal of neurosurgery
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....a746e468be96e60dabe6d15285f11d66