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The aberrant right subclavian artery: cadaveric study and literature review.
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- A systematic classification of the left-sided aortic arch variants based on cadaveric studies' prevalence.Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA · 2021Pooled it
- A systematic classification of the vertebral artery variable origin: clinical and surgical implications.Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA · 2018Pooled it
- Retroesophageal aberrant right subclavian artery associated with a non-recurrent laryngeal nerve and absent right internal thoracic artery: a donor case report.Journal of cardiothoracic surgery · 2026Article
- Anatomical Variations in Critical Structures in Esophageal Surgery: Implications for Personalized Surgery.Journal of personalized medicine · 2026Review
- Aberrant Right Subclavian Artery: A Case Report.Cureus · 2026Article
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- Right vertebral artery origin from the common carotid artery associated with aberrant right subclavian artery and de novo V1 segment aneurysm: a case report.Neuroradiology · 2026Article
- Aberrant right subclavian artery (ARSA) presenting with esophageal pseudo-neoplastic symptoms, dyspepsia, and hemodynamic findings.Radiology case reports · 2026Article
- Aberrant Right Subclavian Artery With a Bicarotid Trunk: A Rare Cause of Stridor in Infants.Clinical case reports · 2025Article
- A rare variation of five major vessels arising from the aortic arch with an absence of brachiocephalic trunk.Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA · 2025Article
- Diagnostic yield of chromosomal microarray to examine the genetic factors associated with fetal aberrant right subclavian artery.Archives of gynecology and obstetrics · 2025Article
- The "full rectangle" sign: a novel method for ultrasonographic diagnosis of fetal aberrant right subclavian artery.Archives of gynecology and obstetrics · 2025Article
- Partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection and an incidental aberrant right subclavian artery: A rare case report.Radiology case reports · 2025Article
- In-vivo imaging of a rare constellation of arterial variants: Aberrant subclavian artery, bicarotid trunk, and ectopic vertebral arteries.The neuroradiology journal · 2024Article
- Coexistence of a retroesophageal right subclavian artery with a left maxillary artery medial to the mandibular nerve.Anatomical science international · 2024Article
- A rare case of bilateral subclavian artery agenesis.Journal of vascular surgery cases and innovative techniques · 2024Article
- Morphological Aspects of the Aberrant Right Subclavian Artery-A Systematic Review of the Literature.Journal of personalized medicine · 2024Review
- Predictive value of ultrasound diagnosis of aberrant right subclavian artery with non-recurrent laryngeal nerve.Archives of medical science : AMS · 2024Article
- Medial-type persistent trigeminal artery and ipsilateral posterior communicating artery supplying bilateral posterior cerebral arteries combined with an aberrant right subclavian artery and bicarotid trunk.Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA · 2023Article
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Abstract
purposeTaking into consideration that the aberrant right subclavian artery (ARSA) is the commonest congenital aortic arch anomaly (prevalence 0.16-4.4%), our goal was to investigate its incidence in Greeks, with respect to location, course, and relationship to trachea and esophagus. Gender dimorphism, coexisting neural, and vascular variations were also examined. The clinical impact and embryological background of the variation are discussed.
methodsTwo hundred and sixty-seven (126 male and 141 female) formalin-embalmed Greek cadavers (mean age 59 ± 13 years) were examined.
resultsThe ARSA was detected in 6 cadavers (2.2%), 4 females (2.8%) and 2 males (1.6%). The artery followed a retroesophageal course in 83%, an interesophageotracheal course in 16.7%, while no pretracheal ARSA was detected. The ARSA coexisted with a bicarotid trunk, a Kommerell diverticulum, and a combination of them in one cadaver. Α combination of the ARSA with a thyroidea ima artery and a bilateral abnormal origin of the internal mammary artery was also detected in one case (17%), while no other associated anomaly was detected in a single case (17%). All ARSAs were accompanied with a right non-recurrent laryngeal nerve.
conclusionThe ARSA has a relative high incidence in Greeks and a female predominance. The aberrant vessel follows a retroesophageal course in most cases and only one case with a location between trachea and esophagus was detected. The retroesophageal ARSA justifies the wide variety of clinical manifestations and complications occurred.
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