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01-11-2012 | Review

A friend to the airways: a review of the emerging clinical importance of the bronchial arterial circulation

Authors: Stephen Osiro, Christopher Wear, Ryan Hudson, Xiao-Xiao Ma, Anna Zurada, Maciej Michalak, Marios Loukas

Published in: Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy | Issue 9/2012

Abstract

Lungs receive the bulk of their blood supply through the pulmonary arteries. The bronchial arteries, on the other hand, vascularize the bronchi and their surroundings. These two arteries anastomose near the alveolar ducts. Contrary to the pulmonary circulation which is fairly well studied, the bronchial arteries have been appreciated more by their absence, and in some cases, by an interruption in the pulmonary arterial flow. Therefore, a more accurate anatomical and functional knowledge of these atherosclerosis-resistant vessels is needed to help surgeons and clinicians to avoid iatrogenic injuries during pulmonary interventions. In this review, we have revisited the anatomy and pathophysiology of the bronchial arteries in humans, considering the recent advances in imaging techniques. We have also elaborated on the known clinical applications of these arteries in both the pathogenesis and management of common pulmonary conditions.

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Title: A friend to the airways: a review of the emerging clinical importance of the bronchial arterial circulation
Authors: Stephen Osiro
Christopher Wear
Ryan Hudson
Xiao-Xiao Ma
Anna Zurada
Maciej Michalak
Marios Loukas
Publication date: 01-11-2012
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy / Issue 9/2012
Print ISSN: 0930-1038
Electronic ISSN: 1279-8517
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00276-012-0974-3

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