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SynthesisSurgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA2023

Morphological variations of the brachial artery and their clinical significance: a systematic review.

Marcin Glin, Nicol Zielinska, Kacper Ruzik, Piotr Karauda, Marko Konschake, Łukasz Olewnik

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Synthesis in Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 11 papers.

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11 citing papers in PubMed, 20 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Marcin GlinDepartment of Anatomical Dissection and Donation, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland.
Nicol ZielinskaDepartment of Anatomical Dissection and Donation, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland.
Kacper RuzikDepartment of Anatomical Dissection and Donation, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland.
Piotr KaraudaDepartment of Anatomical Dissection and Donation, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland.
Marko KonschakeDepartment of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Institute of Clinical and Functional Anatomy, Medical University Innsbruck (MUI), Innsbruck, Austria.
Łukasz OlewnikDepartment of Anatomical Dissection and Donation, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland. lukasz.olewnik@umed.lodz.pl.
Medical University of Lodz · PLInnsbruck Medical University · AT

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeMorphological variations of the brachial artery are quite commonly discovered in routine dissection and have been the subject of many studies. However, there is a need for a clear classification. This work presents morphological variations of the brachial artery, based on numerous case reports and studies created for the appropriate classification and interpretation among surgeons and radiologists. It also discusses the most important clinical aspects of the given varieties.

methodsThe research method is based on the combined interpretation of the researches based on numerous publications concerning both the principles of correctly classifying the described morphological variations of the brachial artery and the resulting clinical implications. This work considers atypical variations such as the presence of the superficial brachial artery, brachoradial artery, accessory brachial artery and absence of the brachial artery. Variations of the brachial artery in relation to the external and internal diameter of the vessel have also been discussed.

resultsAfter conducting a complex analysis of the collected data, the fundamental principles for classifying such variability as superficial brachial artery, brachioradial artery and accessory brachial artery were defined. Additionally, clinical implications resulting from the above like the impact of the superficial brachial artery on the median nerve neuropathy and the positive correlation between the brachioradial artery and increased danger of incorrect transradial catheterization were demonstrated.

conclusionsThe clinical implications of the atypical arterial pattern within the upper limb are crucial during the angiography and surgical procedures so the variations affect the appropriate diagnosis and surgical intervention. Hence, the knowledge about the morphological variations of the brachial artery should be constantly broadened by radiologists and surgeons to improve the accuracy and effectiveness of the treatment process.

Indexed as

Brachial ArteryUpper ExtremityArmAxillary ArteryHumansRadial ArteryAbsence of brachial arteryAccessory brachial arteryBrachial arteryBrachioradial arteryDiameter of brachial arterySuperficial brachial artery

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PMID37530816
PMCPMC10514101
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