Case Reports
Left vertebral artery arising directly from the aortic arch
Authors:
H. A. Amaratunga ,
University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, LK
About H. A.
Department of Anatomy
S. P. M. Peiris,
University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, LK
About S. P. M.
Department of Surgery
H. R. Gunasena,
University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, LK
About H. R.
Department of Anatomy
J. K. Dissanayake
University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, LK
About J. K.
Department of Anatomy
Abstract
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.
How to Cite:
Amaratunga HA, Peiris SPM, Gunasena HR, Dissanayake JK. Left vertebral artery arising directly from the aortic arch. Sri Lanka Anatomy Journal. 2017;1(2):52–3. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/slaj.v1i2.41
Published on
31 Dec 2017.
Peer Reviewed
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