Anatomical variations in branching pattern of arcus aorta: 64-slice CTA appearance

Ergün, Elif; Şimşek, Betül Kocamer; Koşar, Pınar Nercis; Yilmaz, Behice Kaniye; Turgut, Ahmet Tuncay

doi:10.1007/s00276-012-1063-3

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“…However, knowing the variant anatomy of the branches of the aortic arch is becoming more important nowadays due to increasing need for surgical or endovascular intervention in adults with atherosclerotic disease. Our results agree with the published literature (Ergun et al, ) with regard to the prevalence of variations in pattern of the branches of the aortic arch. In our study population, both TGA patients and controls had similar prevalence of branching variation.…”

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3D morphometric analysis of the arterial switch operation using in vivo MRI data

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The arterial switch operation (ASO) is widely used nowadays as the surgical strategy of choice to repair transposition of the great arteries (TGA). Residual morphological and geometrical abnormalities of the aorta, pulmonary arteries and coronary arteries, however, have not been fully studied in a three-dimensional (3D) domain. These morphometric complications might have implications on long-term outcomes of ASO patients, hence the need to explore them in detail and study them with reference to healthy controls of comparable age and body surface area. These anatomical characteristics were examined using 3D patient-specific anatomical models reconstructed from cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) images of 20 ASO patients (mean age 14.4 ± 2.4 years, 16 males and 4 females) compared with healthy controls (mean age 15.2 ± 2.0 years, 17 males and 3 females). It was found that the aorta, pulmonary arteries and re-implanted coronary arteries of ASO patients were significantly different morphologically and geometrically to those of healthy controls. In particular, the aortic root was dilated, with abnormal 3D angulation and additional acute angulation of the curvature of the aortic arch in the ASO group compared with controls. This could theoretically impinge on aortic flow profiles and physiological stresses, which can act as a primer for the development of early atherosclerotic disease in the ASO population.

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3D morphometric analysis of the arterial switch operation using in vivo MRI data

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“…In Type III aortic arches (2%), the right and left common carotid arteries directly originate from the aortic arch as a one unit or separately. In Type IV aortic arches (3%), which also include arteria lusoria, the right subclavian artery stems from the aorta near the descending aorta after the carotid arteries . (Figure ).…”

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Effectiveness of a handmade “New Carotid Catheter” in transradial carotid angiography: A comparison with conventional multipurpose catheters

Balaban

2017

J Interven Cardiology

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Transradial carotid angiography can be performed using our newly developed carotid catheter. The carotid arteries of patients with widespread coronary artery disease can be visualized, while asymptomatic patients carrying a high risk of stroke can be treated, preventing potential stroke occurrence. In a larger-scale comparative study, the favorable contributions of routine use of the new method and a decreased frequency of stroke may be demonstrated.

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“…[8][9][10][11][12][13] The reported frequencies of bovine aortic arch range between 7.8% and 20.8%. The navigation of the catheter to the carotid arteries were especially difficult in the cases with the combination of the bovine aortic arch and the type-3 aortic arch.…”

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Effect of aging on the configurational change of the aortic arch

Kojima

Saga

2016

Geriatr Care

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We explored the relationship between aging and the configuration of the aortic arch using computed tomography angiography (CTA).We retrospectively reviewed CTA obtained in 140 cases. The configuration of the aortic arch was categorized into three types based on the criteria mentioned by Madhwal et al., and the relationships between each configuration and patient characteristics were analyzed. Anomalies of the aortic arch were also explored. Twenty patients had a type-1 aortic arch (mean age, 56.1 years), 30 patients had a type-2 aortic arch (mean age, 66.3 years), and 89 patients had a type-3 aortic arch (mean age, 71.7 years). The mean age of patients with a type-3 aortic arch was significantly higher than that of patients with a type-1 aortic arch. No significant correlations between the type of aortic arch and other factors, such as smoking habit, were seen. The configuration of the aortic arch in our study appears to be significantly affected by the age of the patients.

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Anatomical variations in branching pattern of arcus aorta: 64-slice CTA appearance

Abstract: Variations in branching pattern of arcus aorta are not rare and being aware of them before surgical and interventional procedures of this region is important. CTA can depict the anatomical features of the aortic arch and is valuable as a road map.

Cited by 47 publications

References 12 publications

3D morphometric analysis of the arterial switch operation using in vivo MRI data

3D morphometric analysis of the arterial switch operation using in vivo MRI data

Effectiveness of a handmade “New Carotid Catheter” in transradial carotid angiography: A comparison with conventional multipurpose catheters

Effect of aging on the configurational change of the aortic arch

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