Variation in Branching Pattern of Femoral Artery

Abstract

Background: During clinical procedure to prevent damage, anatomical knowledge of the common femoral artery, profunda femoris artery (PFA) and the circumflex arteries is essential.Material and Methods: Present study was done on 40 lower limbs (20 left and 20 right) in Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh. Dissection was done as per the guidelines in Chunighums.Aim: Present study was done to discuss variations in branching pattern of FA, PFA and also their embryological and clinical significances.Results: In the present study, we observed that length of FA (Femoral artery) commonly placed "between" 310-350 mm in 55% (22 cases in which 14 right & 8 cases on left side) whereas outer circumferential diameter is commonly placed "between" 16 -20 mm in 52.5% (21 cases) 10 right & 11 left lower limbs and detailed finding are discussed with literature.Conclusions: This study will be very helpful to the surgeons, radiologist and plastic surgeons to understand possible variations and also will be very useful in reducing the chances of intra-operative secondary haemorrhage and post-operative complications.

Higher Termination of Brachial Artery in Cadavers in the Department of Anatomy of a Medical College: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study

“…14 A study also reveals lower termination of brachial artery at the level of radial tuberosity in 8.6% of upper limbs. 8 The mean length of brachial artery observed in this study was 23.62 ± 2.98 cm. The mean length values revealed by other studies are higher (27.1 cm and 26.29 cm respectively) than that of the present study.…”

“…[4][5][6][7] Slightly varying from current study, other studies showed prevalence of higher bifurcation of brachial artery ranging from 10% to 15%. [8][9][10][11][12][13] In contrast to these findings, finding from another author demonstrated greater prevalence (27.6% ) of higher termination of brachial artery. 14 A study also reveals lower termination of brachial artery at the level of radial tuberosity in 8.6% of upper limbs.…”

“…Kaur A reports termination level ranged from 7cm to 20 cm proximal to intercondylar line in higher bifurcations. 8 In a case report in India, bilateral higher bifurcations of brachial artery was reported. The right brachial artery termination was 7.5 cm proximal to intercondylar line and the left was 10.5 cm proximal to intercondylar line.…”

Study of course and termination of brachial artery by dissection and computed tomography angiography methods with clinical importance

“…A simple ultrasound examination can detect the anomaly and allow the diameter assessment for clinical decision-making regarding access creation [47]. According to Rodríguez-Niedenführ et al [2] and Singer [3], this type of anomaly is due to the failure of formation of the communicating branch between the superficial brachial artery and axial artery at the level of the elbow and thus superficial brachial artery did not disappear but continues as radial artery (Table 2) [37,[48][49][50][51][52][53][54][55][56].…”

High up bifurcation of brachial artery with twisting of ulnar and radial artery distally along with clubbing of fingers-a case report of a male cadaver died at around 65years

“…3 There are many articles reporting variation of division of brachial artery at different levels, but mid arm variation i.e, bifurcation at the level of insertion of coracobrachialis muscle is of common occurrence. 4 Normal vascular development including patterning of the blood vessels is influenced by local hemodynamic factors. Altered hemodynamic environment may give rise to variant patterning of blood vessels.…”