Unique case of trifurcation of the brachial artery: Its clinical significance

Malcic-Gurbuz J., Gurunluoglu R., Ozdogmus O., Yalin A.

CLINICAL ANATOMY, vol.15, no.3, pp.224-227, 2002 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 15 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2002
  • Doi Number: 10.1002/ca.10005
  • Journal Name: CLINICAL ANATOMY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.224-227
  • Keywords: ulnar artery, radial artery, superior ulnar collateral artery, variation, SUPERFICIAL ULNAR ARTERY, FLAP, FOREARM, NERVE, PATTERN, MUSCLES, ANATOMY
  • Marmara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The variability of the arteries in the upper extremity is considerable. This case is a report of a trifurcation of the brachial artery that divided into radial, ulnar, and superior ulnar collateral arteries high in the arm; the length of the brachial artery was only 4.9 cm. Because the upper extremity is a frequent site of injury, various surgical and invasive procedures are performed in this region: consequently, it is of utmost importance to be aware of arterial variations. For some medical procedures, there may be an increased ask of complications because of variant vessels; however, for other procedures, they may be beneficial. In addition to presenting a detailed anatomic study of the case. the clinical significance of the variation has been addressed. Clin. Anat. 15:224-227, 2002. (C) 2002 Wiley-Liss, Inc.