The retromandibular loop of the external carotid artery

CC Dumitru, AD Vrapciu, AM Jianu, S Hostiuc… - Annals of Anatomy …, 2024 - Elsevier
Background The external carotid artery (ECA) is a major artery of the head and neck.
Although numerous studies describe the variability of ECA branches, the course variation of …

The Diversity of the Linguofacial Trunk

CC Dumitru, AD Vrapciu, MC Rusu - Medicina, 2024 - mdpi.com
Background and Objectives: Typically, the external carotid artery (ECA) sends off separate
anterior branches: the superior thyroid, lingual, and facial arteries. These could, however …

Variations in external carotid artery branches and common carotid bifurcation level: a computed tomography angiography study

TF Abd Ella, MSE El Zawawi, AG Elsawaf… - Egyptian Journal of …, 2023 - Springer
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 …

The lingual and facial arteries' common origin: A systematic review with meta-analysis and a computed tomography angiography study

G Triantafyllou, K Vassiou, F Duparc, M Vlychou… - 2024 - researchsquare.com
Purpose The present evidence-based systematic review with meta-analysis aimed to
investigate the fusion morphology of the lingual artery and facial artery (in the form of the …