A Study of Kugel’s Artery in a Population of South Kerala

Abstract

BACKGROUNDKugel's artery or 'arteria anastomotica auricularis magna' was described by Kugel (1927) as a constant branch from the circumflex coronary artery usually from its anterior part traversing the interatrial septum to establish direct or indirect anastomosis with the right coronary artery. Presence of Kugel's artery is a controversy. Many text books do not describe the artery and hence the present study was conducted to confirm the presence of this artery.Aim of this study is to find out the incidence of Kugel's artery in a population of South Kerala.