Variations in external carotid artery branches and common carotid bifurcation level: a computed tomography angiography study
Abstract Background The common carotid bifurcation level is an important surgical landmark during head and neck surgery, especially endarterectomy, that could be omitted in patients with high bifurcation levels to reduce damage to neighboring structures like the hypoglossal nerve. Additionally, havi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2023-12-01
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Series: | The Egyptian Journal of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s43055-023-01171-1 |