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ArticleIndian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India2024

Quadrifurcation of the Facial Artery Near the Inferior Mandibular Border with a Bilateral Premasseteric Artery Component.

Maria Piagkou, Dimitra Daskalopoulou, George Triantafyllou, George Tsakotos, Theodosis Kalamatianos, Alexandros Samolis, Amir Shihada, Theodore Troupis

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Maria Piagkou *Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 75 Mikras Asias str, Goudi, Athens, 11527 Greece.
Dimitra Daskalopoulou *Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 75 Mikras Asias str, Goudi, Athens, 11527 Greece.
George TriantafyllouDepartment of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 75 Mikras Asias str, Goudi, Athens, 11527 Greece.ORCID 0009-0001-0122-2436
George TsakotosDepartment of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 75 Mikras Asias str, Goudi, Athens, 11527 Greece.
Theodosis KalamatianosDepartment of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Goudi, Athens, Greece.
Alexandros SamolisDepartment of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 75 Mikras Asias str, Goudi, Athens, 11527 Greece.
Amir ShihadaDepartment of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 75 Mikras Asias str, Goudi, Athens, 11527 Greece.
Theodore TroupisDepartment of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 75 Mikras Asias str, Goudi, Athens, 11527 Greece.

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Abstract

During the dissection of the cervicofacial area in a donated male cadaver, an asymmetrical division of the facial artery (FA) and a premasseteric artery (PA) were identified. Specifically, on the left side, the FA stem is divided into four branches (quadrifurcation) 4.26 mm below the lower border of the mandible. In contrast, it is divided into two branches (bifurcation) on the right side. Whether symmetrical or asymmetrical, these variants can have significant implications for rhinoplastic, maxillofacial, or reconstructive surgery. This finding underscores the crucial role of surgeons in exercising caution and paying close attention during these procedures to avoid potential damage.

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Blood supplyFacial arteryMasseter musclePremasseteric branchTriplicationVariation

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PMCPMC11456036

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