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10-06-2023 | CT Angiography | Images in Surgery

Occipital Artery Arising from the Superior Aspect of the Carotid Bifurcation: A Rare Anatomical Variant

Authors: Satomi Sugiyama, Toshinori Iwai, Mitomu Kioi, Kenji Mitsudo

Published in: Indian Journal of Surgery | Issue 1/2024

Abstract

Variations of the branches of the external carotid artery are well known. Commonly, the occipital artery arises from the posterior aspect of the external carotid artery, but it is rarely reported for the occipital artery to arise from the internal carotid artery or carotid bifurcation. It is important to know the variations of the carotid arteries and their branches before invasive procedures to avoid complications. We hereby report the occipital artery arising from the superior aspect of the carotid bifurcation as a rare anatomical variant.

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Title: Occipital Artery Arising from the Superior Aspect of the Carotid Bifurcation: A Rare Anatomical Variant
Authors: Satomi Sugiyama
Toshinori Iwai
Mitomu Kioi
Kenji Mitsudo
Publication date: 10-06-2023
Publisher: Springer India
Keywords: CT Angiography
Cytostatic Therapy
Published in: Indian Journal of Surgery / Issue 1/2024
Print ISSN: 0972-2068
Electronic ISSN: 0973-9793
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12262-023-03847-4

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Occipital Artery Arising from the Superior Aspect of the Carotid Bifurcation: A Rare Anatomical Variant

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