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ReviewSurgical neurology international2025

Lingual artery: Angiographic anatomy and variations review for neurosurgeons.

John Na, Aaron Kakazu, Ahmed Muthana, Mustafa Shukur, Samer S Hoz, Charles J Prestigiacomo

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Review in Surgical neurology international, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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6 authors.

John NaDepartment of Neurosurgery, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, United States.
Aaron KakazuDepartment of Neurosurgery, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, United States.
Ahmed MuthanaDepartment of Neurosurgery, University of Baghdad College of Medicine, Baghdad, Iraq.
Mustafa ShukurDepartment of Public Health, Boonshoft School of Medicine, Fairborn, United States.
Samer S HozDepartment of Neurosurgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, United States.
Charles J PrestigiacomoDepartment of Neurosurgery, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, United States.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: The lingual artery (LA) is an important branch of the external carotid artery with a distinct course and vascular supply. However, the knowledge of the LA's angiographic anatomy and variation may represent an obscure area for practicing neurosurgeons. Inconsistencies in the origin, shape, three-dimensional orientation, exact course, and branches are key features of the LA, necessitating a better understanding of its detailed angio-anatomical characteristics. Methods: Summarized key concepts were included based on a review of the literature, including PubMed medical database, focusing on LA anatomy, angiography, and variations. Results: A focused, high-yield review was provided in this paper, depicting multiple anatomical and angiographic characteristics of the LA based on 20 final identified articles. Conclusion: Appreciating the LA's anatomy is essential for angiographic interpretation and enhances the precision of related neurovascular procedures.

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Anatomical variationLingual arteryNeuroanatomy

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PMID40353167
PMCPMC12065508

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