Aberrant origin of the inferior thyroid artery from the common carotid artery: a rare anatomical variation.
- Ngo Nyeki AR Thoracic and Endocrine Surgery Unit, Surgery Department, University Hospitals of Geneva, 4 Rue Gabrielle Perret Gentil, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland.
- Peloni G Thoracic and Endocrine Surgery Unit, Surgery Department, University Hospitals of Geneva, 4 Rue Gabrielle Perret Gentil, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland;; Ospedale Regionale di Mendrisio, Via Turconi 23, 6850 Mendrisio, Switzerland.
- Karenovics W Thoracic and Endocrine Surgery Unit, Surgery Department, University Hospitals of Geneva, 4 Rue Gabrielle Perret Gentil, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland.
- Triponez F Thoracic and Endocrine Surgery Unit, Surgery Department, University Hospitals of Geneva, 4 Rue Gabrielle Perret Gentil, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland.
- Sadowski SM Thoracic and Endocrine Surgery Unit, Surgery Department, University Hospitals of Geneva, 4 Rue Gabrielle Perret Gentil, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland.
- 2017-02-03
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- Gland surgery. - 2016
English
We describe the case of a rare anatomical variant of the inferior thyroid artery (ITA) taking its origin directly from the common carotid artery (CCA) instead of the thyrocervical trunk (TCT). This anatomical feature exposes to risks of perioperative bleeding and nerve injuries when it is unrecognized by the surgeons. Knowledge of its existence may be helpful to reduce risks for the patient.
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- DOI 10.21037/gs.2016.12.03
- PMID 28149813
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