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OZ II, Aydogdu A, Yilmaz TF. Radiological evaluation of maxillary artery and descending palatine artery in the pterygopalatine fossa by 3D rotational angiography. Surg Radiol Anat 2022; 44:535-542. [DOI: 10.1007/s00276-022-02916-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2021] [Accepted: 02/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Ottone NE, Sandoval C, Cid-Gutierrez P, Vásquez-Balboa ML, Tubbs RS, Fuentes R. Systematic review and meta-analysis of the anatomy of the maxillary artery using the Anatomical Quality Assurance (AQUA) checklist. Surg Radiol Anat 2021; 43:1875-1886. [PMID: 34480213 DOI: 10.1007/s00276-021-02825-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2021] [Accepted: 08/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND The maxillary artery (MA) is one of the terminal branches of the external carotid artery (ECA) and through its branches, it is responsible for vascularizing several organs and muscles of the head and neck, including their surrounding soft tissues, the oral and sinonasal cavities, dura mater, and various cranial nerves. The aim of this study was to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of maxillary artery anatomy according to the Anatomical Quality Assurance (AQUA) checklist. METHODS We conducted a systematic search through PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, ScienceDirect, Web of Science, SciELO, Springerlink, WILEY and BIREME databases. We applied the Anatomical Quality Assurance (AQUA) checklist for analysis the methodological quality of the articles. RESULTS From a total of 11,759 articles found in the first search, and after applying the inclusion/exclusion criteria, in addition to eliminating duplicate articles, a final number of 24 articles were identified. The information on the maxillary artery was analyzed from each study regarding its course in relation to the lateral pterygoid muscle, the intra- and extraluminal diameters of the maxillary artery and its branches, and the types of branching of the maxillary artery in the pterygopalatine fossa. CONCLUSION From this study, it was possible to conclude the importance of anatomical knowledge of the maxillary artery, for its application in the clinical study of the head and neck, as well as the need to apply the AQUA checklist in the development of systematic anatomical reviews to ensure accurate reliability and a better assessment of the effect of anatomical publications.
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- Nicolás E Ottone
- Laboratory of Plastination and Anatomical Techniques, Centre for Research in Dental Sciences (CICO), Dental School, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile. .,Department of Integral Adults Odontology, Dental School, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile. .,Center of Excellence in Morphological and Surgical Studies (CEMyQ), School of Medicine, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile.
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- Escuela de Tecnología Médica, Facultad de Salud, Universidad Santo Tomás, Los Carreras 753, Osorno, Chile.,Departamento de Ciencias Preclínicas, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, USA.,Department of Structural and Cellular Biology, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, USA.,Department of Neurosurgery and Ochsner Neuroscience Institute, Ochsner Health System, New Orleans, LA, USA.,Department of Anatomical Sciences, St. George's University, St. George's, Grenada.,Department of Surgery, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- Laboratory of Plastination and Anatomical Techniques, Centre for Research in Dental Sciences (CICO), Dental School, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile.,Department of Integral Adults Odontology, Dental School, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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Yoshida K, Akiyama T, Raz E, Kamamoto D, Ozawa H, Toda M. Angio-anatomical study of the pterygovaginal artery based on cone-beam computed tomography. Neuroradiology 2021; 63:1325-1333. [PMID: 33555352 DOI: 10.1007/s00234-021-02657-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2020] [Accepted: 01/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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PURPOSE To investigate the anatomical characteristics and clinical implications of the pterygovaginal artery (PtVA), a recurrent branch from the distal internal maxillary artery (IMA), which courses through the pterygovaginal canal that connects the pterygopalatine fossa and nasopharynx. METHODS Eighty-two patients with 90 sides of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) reconstructed from rotational angiography of the external or common carotid artery with a field of view covering the pterygopalatine fossa were retrospectively reviewed. The origin from the IMA, branching type, distribution, and anastomoses was evaluated. The underlying lesions were 36 hypervascular lesions with possible supply from PtVA (17 cavernous sinus arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs), 6 anterior condylar AVFs, and 13 nasopharyngeal, parasellar, or paraclival tumors) and 46 other diseases. RESULTS PtVA was identified in 75 sides (83%). It originated from the pterygopalatine segment of the IMA in 45 sides (60%) and from the pterygoid segment in 30 sides (40%). It arose independently (77%), sharing the common trunk with the Vidian artery (15%) or with other branches. It ran posteromedially through the pterygovaginal canal to supply the mucosa over the nasopharyngeal roof, the choanae, and the pharyngeal ostium of the eustachian tube. It anastomosed with the ascending pharyngeal artery (n=37), the accessory meningeal artery (n=7), and the mandibular artery from the petrous internal carotid artery (n=2). It served as a feeder of osseous AVFs and skull base tumors. CONCLUSION PtVA was often identified by CBCT even in normal anatomy. Its detailed angio-anatomy could be evaluated in the presence of parasellar or paraclival hypervascular lesions.
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- Keisuke Yoshida
- Department of Neurosurgery, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-8582, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-8582, Japan.
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- Department of Radiology, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tokyo Dental College Ichikawa General Hospital, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-8582, Japan
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Dang RP, Roland LT, Sharon JD, Doering M, Chicoine MR, Pipkorn P. Pedicle Corridors and Vessel Options for Free Flap Reconstruction following Endoscopic Endonasal Skull Base Surgery: A Systematic Review. J Neurol Surg B Skull Base 2019; 82:196-201. [PMID: 33777634 DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1695001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2019] [Accepted: 07/03/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022] Open
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Introduction Microvascular free flaps offer an alternative to local and regional flaps for coverage of complex or large skull base defects. Routes and approaches to these reconstructive options are complicated and require an understanding of complex head and neck anatomy. Methods A systematic review of the literature was performed using a set of search terms with the help of a qualified librarian. Articles were reviewed and selected for inclusion based on relevance. We were interested in reporting possible routes for free flap accessibility to the skull base as well as microvascular vessel options, as this choice may affect the geometry and accessibility to the defect. Results A total of 1,917 articles were obtained from a comprehensive search and 11 articles were ultimately found to be relevant to this review. Published options for vessel anastomosis and corridors to the skull base following endoscopic endonasal surgery are reviewed, including Caldwell-Luc/transbuccal space, prevertebral space, transpterygoid/parapharyngeal, and transmaxillary approaches. Conclusion The field of endoscopic surgery has continued to advance and provide options for tumors of the skull base. This has led to a need for creative routes to the skull base for free flap reconstruction.
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- Rajan P Dang
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Washington University in St Louis, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, United States.,Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, California, United States
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, California, United States
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Washington University in St Louis, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Washington University in St Louis, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
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Internal maxillary artery (IMA) bypass has gained momentum in the last 5 years for the treatment of complex cerebrovascular disorders and skull base tumors. However, some issues regarding this treatment modality have been proposed. As one of the most experienced neurosurgical teams to perform internal maxillary artery bypass in the world (>100 clinical cases), we reviewed the literature in aspects of basic anatomy of maxillary artery with its variations to the lateral pterygoid muscle, initial anastomosis modalities, and subsequent exposure techniques in cadaver studies, preoperative arterial evaluation methods, optimal interposed graft selections, and surgical outcome in the management of complex aneurysms, skull base tumors, and steno-occlusive disorders.
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