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ArticleSurgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA2025

The anatomy of the anterior division of the internal iliac artery: a computed tomography angiography analysis with implications for surgical and endovascular procedures.

Paweł Hajdyła, Michał Bonczar, Patryk Ostrowski, Jakub Gliwa, Ameen Nasser, Kyrylo Shafarenko, Wadim Wojciechowski, Jerzy Walocha, Mateusz Koziej

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Paweł HajdyłaDepartment of Anatomy, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Mikołaja Kopernika 12, Kraków, 33-332, Poland.
Michał BonczarDepartment of Anatomy, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Mikołaja Kopernika 12, Kraków, 33-332, Poland.
Patryk OstrowskiDepartment of Anatomy, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Mikołaja Kopernika 12, Kraków, 33-332, Poland.
Jakub GliwaDepartment of Anatomy, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Mikołaja Kopernika 12, Kraków, 33-332, Poland.
Ameen NasserDepartment of Anatomy, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Mikołaja Kopernika 12, Kraków, 33-332, Poland.
Kyrylo ShafarenkoDepartment of Anatomy, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Mikołaja Kopernika 12, Kraków, 33-332, Poland.
Wadim WojciechowskiDepartment of Radiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kraków, Poland.
Jerzy WalochaDepartment of Anatomy, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Mikołaja Kopernika 12, Kraków, 33-332, Poland.
Mateusz KoziejDepartment of Anatomy, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Mikołaja Kopernika 12, Kraków, 33-332, Poland. mateuszkoziej01@gmail.com.

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Abstract

introductionThe anterior division of the internal iliac artery (ADIIA) is a crucial vascular structure that supplies blood to the pelvic organs, perineum, and gluteal region. The present study demonstrates practical data concerning the anatomy of the ADIIA and its branches. It is hoped that the results of the current study may aid in localizing the pelvic arteries effectively.

methodsThe present study is a retrospective analysis that was carried out to determine the anatomical variations, prevalence, and morphometric data of the ADIIA and its branches. Ultimately, 148 ADIIAs from 73 patients met the necessary criteria and were evaluated in 45 categories.

resultsThe most prevalent branch of the ADIIA was found to be the internal pudendal artery, as it was present in 134 of the studied cases (90.5%). The most common first branch of the ADIIA was found to be the umbilical artery (48.5%), whereas the most common last branch of the ADIIA was found to be the inferior gluteal artery (68.4%). The median distance between the origin of the ADIIA and the origin of the uterine artery was found to be 12.00 mm (LQ = 7.49; HQ = 18.63). The median diameter of the ADIIA at its origin was found to be 5.76 mm (LQ = 4.80; HQ = 6.45), whereas the median cross-sectional area at the same point was set to be 24.77 mm2 (LQ = 17.65; HQ = 31.95).

conclusionIt is hoped that the results of the present study will assist in the localization of the branches of the ADIIA in cases of pelvic hemorrhage and during various pelvic surgeries, including laparoscopic hysterectomies.

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Anatomic VariationIliac ArteryPelvisAdultAgedAged, 80 and overButtocksComputed Tomography AngiographyEndovascular ProceduresFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesAnatomyEmbolizationInternal iliac arterySurgeryUterine artery

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