Congenital Elongation of the Internal Carotid Artery: Two Case Reports
Author Information
Author(s): Ovchinnikov Nikolai A, Rao Ramesh T, Rao Suresh R
Primary Institution: University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago
Hypothesis
The study aims to update data about developmental variations of the internal carotid artery (ICA).
Conclusion
The study presents two cases of unilateral elongation of the cervical part of the ICA with kinking and looping, highlighting their morphological details.
Supporting Evidence
- Two cases of unilateral elongation of the cervical part of the ICA with kinking and looping were found.
- Both cases showed carotid stenosis.
- The study emphasizes the importance of understanding anatomical variations for surgical interventions.
Takeaway
This study looked at two people with unusual shapes in their neck arteries, which could cause problems but might not show any symptoms.
Methodology
Dissections of the main neurovascular bundle of the head and neck were performed on a total of 14 human adult cadavers.
Limitations
The study had a small sample size and focused only on African males.
Participant Demographics
10 Africans (7 males, 3 females) and 4 East Indians (all males).
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