Vol. 128 No. 2 (2024)
Original Article

Complex and multiple anomalies of the aortic arch: Atypical origin of the vertebral artery of continuing interest among embryologists, anatomists, and clinicians

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  • Cheryl Melovitz-Vasan,
  • Susan Huff,
  • Nagaswami Vasan
Cheryl Melovitz-Vasan
PT, D.P.T, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, Camden, 08103.New Jersey, USA
Susan Huff
BA. Medical Education Research Collaborator; Rowan University Division of Global Learning and Partnerships, Digital Learning Technologies Administrator - Instructional Designer, Rowan Online, Glassboro, New Jersey, USA
Nagaswami Vasan
DVM, M.V.SC, Ph.D. Professor of Anatomy, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, 401 South Broadway, Camden, New Jersey 08103, USA
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36253/ijae-15440

Published 2024-12-31

Keywords

  • Anomalous origin of vertebral arteries,
  • Altered preforaminal vertebral arteries,
  • difference in vertebral artery length

How to Cite

Melovitz-Vasan, C., Huff, S., & Vasan, N. (2024). Complex and multiple anomalies of the aortic arch: Atypical origin of the vertebral artery of continuing interest among embryologists, anatomists, and clinicians. Italian Journal of Anatomy and Embryology, 128(2), 23–29. https://doi.org/10.36253/ijae-15440

Copyright (c) 2024 Cheryl Melovitz-Vasan, Susan Huff, Nagaswami Vasan

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Abstract

Aortic arch branching anomalies are a relatively rare occurrence, observed in approximately 3-5% of cadavers. These anomalous branching patterns continue to be a topic of ongoing dialogue in embryological evolution and cervical region surgery. During dissection, it was discovered that the donor’s left vertebral artery arose from the aortic arch between the left common carotid and subclavian arteries. In an earlier report that is included here, the right vertebral artery arose directly from the aortic arch (authors and journal expressed permission and attribution: Vasan et al., 2022). This paper not only discusses the embryological evolution of the vertebral artery and its anomalous branching but also emphasizes the need for careful examination of the aortic arch and its branches during clinical evaluation and surgical procedures.

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