The Anomalous Trunkus Brachiocephalicus
And Its Clinical Significance
469-471
Correspondence
Dr. Ananda Rani.V.S.
Associate Professor, Department of Anatomy,
Sri Ramachandra Medical college, Porur,
Chennai-116, India.
Phone: 9444949866
E-mail: ranironeena@yahoo.co.in
The brachiocephalic trunk is a major short artery from the arch of the aorta which supplies the right arm and head. The anomalous course of the brachiocephalic trunk is significant because it can cause fatal haemorrhage during any midline neck surgery. The vascular sling can cause tracheal compression in infants The present study points out the significance of the pre-surgical evaluation of the vascular pattern in the corresponding area.