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ArticleCase reports in plastic surgery & hand surgery2024

Unilateral double facial artery: an anatomic variant and clinical implications.

Christine Y Yoon, Alan M Engler, Hailey Konisky, Avia Hogeg, Alan J Detton, Mark A Erlich, Priti L Mishall, Adi Pinkas

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Christine Y YoonDepartment of Pathology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA.
Alan M EnglerDepartment of Pathology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA.
Hailey KoniskyDepartment of Pathology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA.
Avia HogegDepartment of Pathology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA.
Alan J DettonDepartment of Pathology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA.
Mark A ErlichDepartment of Pathology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA.
Priti L MishallDepartment of Pathology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA.
Adi PinkasDepartment of Pathology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA.

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Abstract

Background: This paper reports a rare anatomical variant of the facial artery (FA) - namely, a double FA pattern - which has significant implications in a wide range of surgical and aesthetic medicine disciplines. Case: The study involves a case report and literature review of the FA and its variants. The case is that of a 61-year-old female cadaver with a unilateral FA variant branching pattern discovered during a cadaveric dissection for an anatomy course. Discussion: The dissection revealed an unusual supply of the typical FA distribution by two separate branches from either side of the maxillary artery. The first branch, termed FA1, followed a typical FA course arising from the external carotid to supply the lower portion of the face Conclusion: This study emphasizes the importance of understanding variant FA anatomy in procedures requiring precise anatomical knowledge of arterial supply to the face. Duplicate and/or secondary facial arteries necessitate careful consideration for their potential consequences on the success of surgery of the head and neck, dermal fillers, and embolization for epistaxis procedures.

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Facial arteryfillermusculomucosal flapreconstructive surgery

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