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ReviewAnatomy & cell biology2026

Anatomical variation of the sciatic nerve division in the cadaver studies: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Worku Abie Liyew, Soressa Abebe

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Review in Anatomy & cell biology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed.

  1. Tips and pearls for peripherals nerve blocks for foot surgery: A pictorial essay.Journal of anesthesia and translational medicine · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors.

Worku Abie LiyewDepartment of Anatomy, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8001-8806
Soressa AbebeDepartment of Anatomy, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1064-0349

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The extent and patterns of variability in the sciatic nerve (SN) division are not well documented in cadaver studies. This review aimed to determine the pooled prevalence and distribution patterns of anatomical variations in the SN division, from existing cadaveric studies, and to explore their potential clinical implications. Articles were searched in PubMed, Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, African Journals Online, and other relevant sources. Stata 14 software was used for data analysis. The prevalence was calculated using a random-effects model. Heterogeneity was assessed using the Cochran Q test and the I

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Anatomic variationCadaverClinical significanceNerve branchingSciatic nerve

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PMID41851007
PMCPMC13291707

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