Left vertebral artery arising directly from the aortic arch
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|Dec 2017Abstract
Objective of this article is to report a case of the vertebral artery arising as the 3rd branch of the arch of the aorta and ascending up into the neck to enter the foramen transversarium of the 3rd cervical vertebra. This knowledge regarding variations is beneficial for planning aortic arch surgeries or endovascular interventions.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/slaj.v1i2.41 | Journal eISSN: 2550-2832
Language: English
Page range: 52 - 53
Published on: Dec 31, 2017
Published by: Anatomical Society of Sri Lanka
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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© 2017 H. A. Amaratunga, S. P. M. Peiris, H. R. Gunasena, J. K. Dissanayake, published by Anatomical Society of Sri Lanka
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