Observational studySurgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA2021
An anatomical investigation of the proximal vertebral arteries (V1, V2) in a select South African population.
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- Anatomical variants of the vertebral artery and their relationship with craniocervical disorders and surgical considerations: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Anatomical science international · 2026Pooled it
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- Application of the Demirjian Classification Scheme in a Selected South African Population: A Retrospective Analysis.International journal of dentistry · 2025Article
- Anatomical variation in the branching pattern of the aortic arch: a literature review.Irish journal of medical science · 2023Review
- Mapping of Anatomic Variants of the Proximal Vertebral Artery in Relation to Embryology.AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology · 2023Article
- The Vertebral Artery: A Systematic Review and a Meta-Analysis of the Current Literature.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
- Basilar Artery Occlusion Caused by Extracranial Vertebral Artery Dissection on Its Entry into the Transverse Foramen of the C6 Vertebra: Case Report.Journal of neuroendovascular therapy · 2023Article
- Employing the London Atlas in the Age Estimation of a Select South African Population.Dentistry journal · 2022Article
- The Application of the Cameriere's Methodologies for Dental Age Estimation in a Select KwaZulu-Natal Population of South Africa.Dentistry journal · 2022Article
- Right vertebral artery arising from the right common carotid artery with an absent brachiocephalic trunk.Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA · 2022Article
- Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion beyond radiculopathy: Improvement in vertebral artery flow and dizziness relief.Journal of craniovertebral junction & spineArticle
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Abstract
introductionThe most common type of vascular complication during cervical spine surgery is the vertebral artery (VA) injury. The presence of anatomical variation in the artery's morphology has been a significant factor for arterial injury during surgery. Therefore, physicians planning interventions in the craniospinal region need to be aware of the extents of variations. In addition to vascular injury, anatomical variations can predispose to some pathologies in the posterior circulation territory. To provide useful data to interventional radiologists, anatomists, and surgeons, we evaluated the anatomical features of the V1 and V2 segments of the VA in a South African population. MATERIALS AND
methodsThe study is an observational, retrospective chart review of 554 consecutive South African patients (Black, Indian and White) who had undergone computed tomography angiography (CTA) from January 2009 to September 2019.
resultsThe VA exhibited morphological variation in its course. We report the incidence of variant origin of the left VA, all from the aortic arch. Variation in the level of entry into the transverse foramen ranged between C7 and C3. A left dominant pattern was observed; we also report on hypoplasia of the VA. In addition, we report incidence of VA tortuosity at V1, V2 to be 76.6% and 32.1%, respectively.
conclusionsThe baseline data established in this study regarding the diameter, variant origin, and level of entry into the transverse foramen will assist neurosurgeons and interventional radiologists in interpreting, diagnosing, and planning and executing various vascular procedures and treatment of pathology in the vicinity of the VA.
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