A Study of the Common Origin of Lingual and Facial Artery From the External Carotid Artery

Anuradha, M; Chitra, S.

doi:10.16965/ijar.2017.132

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“…Both the lingual artery (LA) and facial artery (FA) take their origin from the ECA in 21 cases (84%) and 22 cases (88%), respectively, while sharing a common trunk called the linguofacial trunk in 8% of them in this present study. This is in agreement with a similar study done by Anuradha and Chitra [33] which found the prevalence of origins of both the LA and FA at the anteromedial surface of the ECA as a separate branch in 27 cases (90%) of the 30 cases and both sharing a common trunk as the linguofacial trunk in 10% of the cases. Likewise, Sanjeev et al [10] reported that the lingual artery was found to arise from the anteromedial surface of the external carotid artery as a separate branch in 78.38% (29/37) of the cases and shared a common trunk in 7 cases (18.92%) with the facial artery (linguofacial trunk).…”

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A Study of Morphological Variations of Carotid Bifurcation and Branching Pattern of External Carotid Artery in Adult Nigerian Cadavers

Gwunireama

Bob-Manuel

Collins

2023

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Background: Understanding the morphological differences in the branching pattern of carotid vessels has played a significant role in successful surgical operations around the neck region. This study aimed at evaluating the morphological variants of the external carotid artery (ECA) in relation to its carotid bifurcation (CB) and its branches. Methods: After obtaining twenty-five (25) hemi-necks and later dissected, 25 ECAs were examined (13 right and 12 left). The patterning of the superficial branches and CB from common carotid artery were photographed and later analyzed in terms of variations of origin. Results: CB appeared as V-shaped in 24 cases (96%). Superior thyroid artery (STA) originated majorly from both the ECA (40.91%) and from the CB (36.36%). The percentage distributions of occurrence of arterial branch origins from ECA in both hemi-neck sides are as follows; ascending pharyngeal (85.71%), lingual (84%), facial (88%) and occipital (95%). Conclusion: In adult Nigerian cadavers, the V-shaped carotid bifurcation pattern is more common and the CB was more prevalent at the level of the upper border of thyroid cartilage. Higher numbers of origins were observed more in STA compared to other superficial branches of ECA.

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A Study of Morphological Variations of Carotid Bifurcation and Branching Pattern of External Carotid Artery in Adult Nigerian Cadavers

Gwunireama

Bob-Manuel

Collins

2023

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“…Because of this, the incidence of solitary LA is lower, in contrast to the majority of other studies which reported incidence between 77.1% and 90.0%. [20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29] The current finding is closer to the incidence of solitary LA observed in the Japanese. 30 The LFT is the most commonly observed LA variant, followed by the TLT variant.…”

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The Journey of the Lingual Artery from the Neck to the Oral Cavity: A Cadaveric Study

Sarna

Sonigra

Amuti

et al. 2021

Craniomaxillofacial Trauma & Reconstruction

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Study Design: Descriptive cross-sectional. Objective: The origin of the lingual artery (LA) has been well studied due to its implication in neck dissection, but the course thereafter to the oral cavity is less described. This cadaveric study traced the journey of the LA from the external carotid artery to its terminal branches in the tongue. Methods: Following bilateral neck dissections in 35 black Kenyan cadavers, the incidence of Beclard’s, Lesser’s and Pirogoff’s triangles, the types of LA origin with its length, relationship to the hyoglossus muscle and anastomosis with other vessels were documented. Results: Beclard’s triangle was found in 64 dissections (91.42%), Lesser’s in 46 dissections (65.71%) and Pirogoff’s in 39 dissections (55.71%). The LA presented either as a solitary branch (67.15%) or as a branch of either the linguofacial (LFT–24.29%), thyrolingual (TLT–2.72%) or thyrolinguofacial (TLFT–2.86%) trunk. The solitary LA was the longest at 6.93 mm, followed by the TLT branch (6.58 mm), LFT branch (6.12 mm) and TLFT branch (5.65 mm). The majority of solitary LA and LA branches of LFT and TLFT passed through the hyoglossus, while all LA branches of the TLT coursed medial to the muscle. All variants of LA have been found to anastomose with the submental artery (SMA) at frequencies that ranged from 11.10% to 100%. Conclusions: The LA was found in all cadavers and all Beclards’ triangles. There is a significant incidence of LFT and TLFT variants in the Kenyan population. The LA passed either through or medial to the hyoglossus with no lateral relationship being observed.

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“…Our findings were contrasted that from other populations (Tables 5 and 6) with some populations having higher values of the variations as compared to others. 13,18–21…”

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Anatomical Variations in the Origin of the Lingual Artery in the Kenyan Population

Sarna

Kamau

Sonigra

et al. 2021

Craniomaxillofacial Trauma & Reconstruction

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Study design: Descriptive cross-sectional study. Objective: To determine the variations in origin of the LA and its relationship to surgical landmarks. Background: The Lingual artery (LA) is a branch of the External Carotid Artery (ECA) that constitutes the principal supply to structures within the oral cavity and floor of the mouth. Knowledge of its variant anatomy is therefore vital during radiological and surgical procedures performed in the head and neck region since they may predispose it and other branches of the ECA to iatrogenic injury. There is, however, a dearth of regional data on the same. Materials and Methods: A total of 70 LA dissections were performed bilaterally on 35 human cadavers. The borders of the carotid triangle were identified after which the external carotid artery and its branches were exposed. The pattern of origin and the diameter of the LA was noted and distances from its origin to the CB, GCHB and the HN were measured. Similar measurements were carried out for any variant trunks. Data was collected and analyzed using SPSS (IBM version 27). A paired t-test was used to compare side differences. Representative photos of the vessel and its variations were taken. Results: The LA was found to be present in all cadavers dissected and was bilaterally symmetrical in 43% of cases. Four (4) types of branching patterns were encountered in the present study, the most commonly observed being the solitary LA followed by the LFT, TLT and finally the TLFT. The average diameter was least in the solitary pattern and greatest in the TLT. In relation to the CB, the solitary LA originated at a distance of 1.51 ± 0.89 cm while the LFT, TLT and TLFT originated at a distance of 1.80 ± 0.73 cm, 1.02 ± 0.64 cm and 1.25 ± 0.01 cm respectively from the CB. The mean distance from the origin of the LA to the GCHB was least in the TLT and greatest in the TLFT. With reference to the hypoglossal nerve, the LA was at an average, 0.82 ± 0.15 cm from the HN for the solitary pattern, 1.34 ± 0.86 cm for the LFT, 1.34 ± 0.90 cm for the TLT and 1.38 ± 0.93 cm for the TLFT. Conclusion: The LA in the Kenyan population exhibited a high frequency of variation in comparison to other populations regarding its pattern of origin and relationship to landmarks such as the CB, GCHB and HN. These findings may provide further insight into the understanding of the vascular anatomy to the radiologist and the surgeon to avert complications and improve overall treatment outcome.

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A Study of the Common Origin of Lingual and Facial Artery From the External Carotid Artery

Cited by 6 publications

References 2 publications

A Study of Morphological Variations of Carotid Bifurcation and Branching Pattern of External Carotid Artery in Adult Nigerian Cadavers

A Study of Morphological Variations of Carotid Bifurcation and Branching Pattern of External Carotid Artery in Adult Nigerian Cadavers

The Journey of the Lingual Artery from the Neck to the Oral Cavity: A Cadaveric Study

Anatomical Variations in the Origin of the Lingual Artery in the Kenyan Population

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