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Vol 82, No 3 (2023)
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Clinical significance of morphological variations of the inferior phrenic arteries

W. Marcinkowska1, M. Malicki1, P. Karauda1, R. S. Tubbs234567, N. Zielinska1, Ł. Olewnik1
DOI: 10.5603/FM.a2022.0061
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Pubmed: 35754187
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Folia Morphol 2023;82(3):467-477.
Affiliations
  1. Department of Anatomical Dissection and Donation, Medical University of Lodz, Poland
  2. Department of Neurosurgery, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, United States
  3. Department of Neurology, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, United States
  4. Department of Surgery, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, United States
  5. Department of Structural and Cellular Biology, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, United States
  6. Department of Neurosurgery and Ochsner Neuroscience Institute, Ochsner Health System, New Orleans, LA, United States
  7. Department of Anatomical Sciences, St. George’s University, Grenada, West Indies

open access

Vol 82, No 3 (2023)
REVIEW ARTICLES
Submitted: 2022-01-31
Accepted: 2022-04-29
Published online: 2022-06-22

Abstract

The rapid development of sciences such as genetics and molecular biology offers
hope that better therapeutic methods can be developed and diagnosis and
treatment made more effective. However, we must not forget that the basis for
understanding the complex mechanisms of diseases and associated symptoms is
knowledge of the relevant location and correlation among organs. In the present
study, we focus on the clinical significance of the inferior phrenic artery. The diaphragm
is a muscular structure that separates the abdominal and chest cavities.
Thanks to this position, the inferior phrenic artery is much more significant than
formerly assumed. A rich network of collaterals makes this vessel important in
the development of neoplasms and metastases. Knowledge of anatomical variants
of the inferior phrenic artery is also crucial for radiological procedures such
as embolisation. The main aim of this study is to review the involvement of the
inferior phrenic artery in physiological and pathophysiological processes. This
work has value for all practicing doctors, especially radiologists and surgeons.

Abstract

The rapid development of sciences such as genetics and molecular biology offers
hope that better therapeutic methods can be developed and diagnosis and
treatment made more effective. However, we must not forget that the basis for
understanding the complex mechanisms of diseases and associated symptoms is
knowledge of the relevant location and correlation among organs. In the present
study, we focus on the clinical significance of the inferior phrenic artery. The diaphragm
is a muscular structure that separates the abdominal and chest cavities.
Thanks to this position, the inferior phrenic artery is much more significant than
formerly assumed. A rich network of collaterals makes this vessel important in
the development of neoplasms and metastases. Knowledge of anatomical variants
of the inferior phrenic artery is also crucial for radiological procedures such
as embolisation. The main aim of this study is to review the involvement of the
inferior phrenic artery in physiological and pathophysiological processes. This
work has value for all practicing doctors, especially radiologists and surgeons.

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Keywords

inferior phrenic artery, diaphragm vascularisation, morphological variations, accessory inferior artery, hepatocellular carcinoma, pseudoaneurysm, embolisation

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Title

Clinical significance of morphological variations of the inferior phrenic arteries

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Folia Morphologica

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Vol 82, No 3 (2023)

Article type

Review article

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467-477

Published online

2022-06-22

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DOI

10.5603/FM.a2022.0061

Pubmed

35754187

Bibliographic record

Folia Morphol 2023;82(3):467-477.

Keywords

inferior phrenic artery
diaphragm vascularisation
morphological variations
accessory inferior artery
hepatocellular carcinoma
pseudoaneurysm
embolisation

Authors

W. Marcinkowska
M. Malicki
P. Karauda
R. S. Tubbs
N. Zielinska
Ł. Olewnik

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