A Morphometric Study of the Intracranial Vertebral Artery in Human Cadavers

Kodiyatar, Bhavin B.; Hathila, Shital Bhishma; Kulkarni, Maitreyee Mangesh; Patel, Shilpa

doi:10.16965/ijar.2018.418

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“…VA has a very unique, long, tortuous course through the neck and cranium [ 3 ]. One-quarter of strokes occur in the posterior circulation [ 10 ].…”

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“…The anomalies of the vertebral artery are significantly critical, especially if there is an obstruction to other arteries supplying the brain. Vertebral artery hypoplasia may cause a reduction in the blood supply of the concerned region and give rise to neurological as well as vascular conditions like migraine, vestibular neuronitis, and medial and lateral medullary syndromes [ 3 ].…”

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“…All the vertebral arteries had a tortuous course and were covered with rich venous plexuses [ 2 ]. The variations in VA significantly alter the hemodynamics in the brain, leading to adverse effects [ 3 ]. The surgical approach in cervical spine surgery is either anterior or posterior [ 4 ].…”

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BackgroundThe vertebral artery (VA) forms the caudal part of the circle of Willis and is responsible for one-third of the blood supply of the cerebellum, pons, middle ear, and the upper part of the spinal cord and its meninges. The highest potential risk of injury to VA during cervical pedicle screw implantation is at C3 and then at C6. Knowledge about the morphometry of VA provides a better understanding of clinical conditions such as vertebra basilar insufficiency (VBI). Similarly, the knowledge of variation in the VA is needed during cervical pedicle screw implantation, which possesses the highest potential risk to VA at the C3 level. The origin of the vertebral artery from the aortic arch reached the upper cervical vertebra than the vertebral artery of subclavian origin. The length of the VA is greater on the left side than the right-side artery. Understanding and reporting of the same are essential to creating awareness that can aid in endarterectomy, angioplasty, and radiological procedures. Variations are noted in morphometry between sides. AimTo determine the morphometry of the vertebral artery (VA) with emphasis on the fourth segment (V4) and its variations using computed tomography angiogram (CTA). Materials and methodsThis present retrospective study was conducted in the Departments of Anatomy and Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital. Participants were patients who took a head and neck CT for various clinical reasons. About 50 CT images, 33 male and 17 females, were selected from the archives. The length, diameter, and entry level of VA were studied. The data were tabulated and statistically analyzed. ResultThe mean length of VA was 24.49 ± 3.02 (cm) on the left side and 24.28 ± 3.91 (cm) on the right side in female subjects and was found to be 22.78 ± 1.7 (cm) on the left side and 21.5 ± 2.7 (cm) on the right side in male subjects. The mean diameter of VA at the level of the foramen magnum was 0.32 ± 0.05 (cm) on the right side and 0.322 ± 0.07 (cm) on the left side in females, 0.3 ± 0.064 (cm) on the left side and 0.26 ± 0.086 (cm) on the right side in males. ConclusionThe length of VA was found to be statistically more on the left side than on the right side. The variations in morphometry seen can aid in various surgical and radiological procedures.

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“…VA has a very unique, long, tortuous course through the neck and cranium [ 3 ]. One-quarter of strokes occur in the posterior circulation [ 10 ].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%