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ArticleJNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association2021

Right External Carotid Artery Originated Right Superior Thyroid Artery in Cadavers of a Medical College in Nepal: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.

Nitasha Sharma, Ruku Pandit, Bhima Neupane, Ram Prakash Sah, Laxmi Bhattarai, Pranav Kumar Yadav

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Nitasha SharmaDepartment of Anatomy, Universal college of Medical Science and Teaching Hospital, Bhairahawa, Nepal.
Ruku PanditDepartment of Anatomy, College of Medical Science and Teaching Hospital, Bharatpur, Nepal.
Bhima NeupaneDepartment of Anatomy, Manipal Medical Science and Teaching Hospital, Pokhara, Nepal.
Ram Prakash SahDepartment of Anatomy, Universal college of Medical Science and Teaching Hospital, Bhairahawa, Nepal.
Laxmi BhattaraiDepartment of Anatomy, Universal college of Medical Science and Teaching Hospital, Bhairahawa, Nepal.
Pranav Kumar YadavDepartment of Anatomy, Universal college of Medical Science and Teaching Hospital, Bhairahawa, Nepal.
College of Medical Sciences · NPManipal College of Medical Sciences · NP

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Abstract

introductionExternal carotid artery originated superior thyroid artery are frequently documented in classical anatomical, surgical and radiological textbooks. Knowledge of anatomical variations, proper identification of superior thyroid arteries is very important to avoid major complications during and after neck surgeries. The aim of the study is to find out the prevalence of right superior thyroid artery originating from right external carotid artery in cadavers of a Medical College in Nepal.

methodsA descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out at the department of anatomy in Universal College of Medical Sciences, Bhairahawa, Nepal from October 2020 to January 2021 after ethical clearance from the same institution (IRC UCMS, Ref: UCMS/IRC/078/20). Variations in origin of superior thyroid arteries were observed, recorded and photographed. Convenient sampling method was used. Data was analyzed using Microsoft Excel 2016. Point estimate at 90% Confidence Interval was calculated along with frequency and percentage.

resultsOut of 30 right superior thyroid arteries of 30 cadavers, 27 (90%) at 90% Confidence Interval (80.22-96.44) originates from right external carotid artery.

conclusionsIn our study we observed that almost nine tenths of right superior thyroid arteries originated from the right external carotid artery which was relatively high in comparison to other studies. Thus, Extensive knowledge of variations in origin of superior thyroid artery is important for surgeons prior to various interventional surgeries.

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Carotid Artery, ExternalThyroid GlandArteriesCadaverCross-Sectional StudiesHumansNepalcadavers; external carotid artery; superior thyroid artery.

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PMID35199730
PMCPMC9107894
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