Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research
ASSESSING THE BRACHIAL ARTERY AND ITS VARIATIONS WITH ITS ONTOGENIC BASIS: A CADAVERIC STUDY
Dr Archana Gautam,Dr Manjulata Ganware, Dr Gouri Shankar Jha, Dr. Kunal Kishor Gautam
JCDR. 2023: 304-310
Abstract
In vascular and orthopedic surgeries, thorough knowledge of the brachial artery and its branches is vital with its varied origin, course, and branching. The variability in the brachial artery can be due to regression failure in some paths of embryonic arterial trunks. Aim: The present study was done to assess the brachial artery and its variation with its ontogenic basis in cadavers. Materials and methods: The study assessed 112 upper limbs from different genders and age groups 18 females and 38 males. The identification was done for the brachial artery and its branching pattern. The relationship between the brachial plexus and brachial artery was observed in the arm along with the documentation of the absence or presence of variations. Results: In 112 upper limbs, 94.64% (n=106) limbs had the normal morphological patterns in the branchial artery, and tortuous brachial artery with trifurcation to the radial artery was seen in 1.78% (n=2) limbs, and superficial brachial artery in 5.35% (n=6) limbs. Also, the common interosseous artery and the ulnar artery were seen in 1.78% (n=2) limbs each. Conclusion: The present study, considering its limitations concludes that it is clinically vital to study the brachial artery, its course, variation, and branching pattern for orthopedic surgeons treating supracondylar fractures and during various vascular surgeries. It is also vital for radiologists to assess the angiography of the upper limb.
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