Incomplete circle of Willis and right axillary artery perfusion.

doi:10.1016/j.athoracsur.2006.02.034

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Incomplete circle of Willis and right axillary artery perfusion.

The Annals of thoracic surgery - 1 Jul 2006

Merkkola Päivi, Tulla Harri, Ronkainen Antti, Soppi Ville, Oksala Anni, Koivisto Timo, Hippeläinen Mikko

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BACKGROUND: The aim of our anatomic study was to assess whether the commonly used method of perfusion through the right axillary artery is sufficient in providing uniform distribution of blood to both hemispheres of the brain in patients undergoing surgery of the aortic arch. We considered that critical arteries to examine are anterior and left posterior communicating arteries of the circle of Willis because the...

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Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Anthropometry
Aorta, Thoracic
Axillary Artery
Cerebral Angiography
Cerebrovascular Circulation
Circle of Willis
Corrosion Casting
Female
Genetic Variation
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Perfusion

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PMID: 16798193
DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2006.02.034

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