Muthana Ahmed, Al-Gertani Mustafa R, Ahmed Fatimah Oday, Etaiwi Almutasimbellah K, Al-Badri Sajjad G, Atallah Oday, Algabri Mostafa H, Ismail Mustafa, Hoz Samer S
Department of Neurosurgery, University of Baghdad, College of Medicine, Baghdad, Iraq.
Department of Neurosurgery, University of Mustansiriyah, College of Medicine, Baghdad, Iraq.
Surg Neurol Int. 2023 Sep 1;14:313. doi: 10.25259/SNI_598_2023. eCollection 2023.
The occipital artery (OA) is a branch of the external carotid artery. It gives rise to several cutaneous, muscular, and meningeal branches to supply different anatomical areas. The implication of OA in the neurosurgical field is well-established in the literature. Our aim in this study is to draw a complete picture of the anatomical variations and neurosurgical applications of the OA.
A literature review was conducted in Google Scholar and PubMed to review the studies discussing OA, its anatomical variation, and neurosurgical applications.
We identified 29 articles that discuss the anatomical variations and neurosurgical applications of the OA. Certain variables are used to describe the surgical anatomy of OA. We also discussed certain applications of OA and its importance in neurosurgical bypass, embolization, and aneurysms.
Comprehending the anatomy of the OA is crucial for neurosurgeons to safely and effectively perform procedures such as bypass and embolization. In addition, knowledge of the anatomical variations of the OA can help surgeons anticipate potential challenges and tailor their approach accordingly.
枕动脉（OA）是颈外动脉的一个分支。它发出数支皮支、肌支和脑膜支，以供应不同的解剖区域。枕动脉在神经外科领域的意义在文献中已有充分记载。本研究的目的是全面了解枕动脉的解剖变异及其神经外科应用。
在谷歌学术和PubMed上进行文献综述，以回顾讨论枕动脉、其解剖变异及神经外科应用的研究。
我们识别出29篇讨论枕动脉解剖变异及神经外科应用的文章。某些变量用于描述枕动脉的手术解剖结构。我们还讨论了枕动脉的某些应用及其在神经外科搭桥、栓塞和动脉瘤治疗中的重要性。
对于神经外科医生而言，了解枕动脉的解剖结构对于安全有效地实施搭桥和栓塞等手术至关重要。此外，了解枕动脉的解剖变异有助于外科医生预见潜在挑战并相应调整手术方法。
