Main description:

A one-of-a-kind reference and atlas to variations in the human arterial system

Based on the landmark work Arterial Variations in Man: Classification and Frequency by Lippert and Pabst, this atlas presents the full range of arterial variations that occur in the human body. Adding an interdisciplinary perspective to the original text, Arterial Variations in Humans: Key Reference for Radiologists and Surgeons shows variations of the arteries with schematic diagrams alongside their corresponding radiological images. Chapters begin with schematic and radiological depictions of normal arterial blood supply, followed by images of the arterial variation, to enable rapid identification of individual variations. This unique resource also includes statistics on the frequency of specific arterial variations and explanations of their embryologic origins.

Special Features:

Coverage of arterial variations in the head, neck, spine, thorax, abdomen and pelvis, and upper and lower extremities with separate chapters devoted to each major artery
Clearly drawn schematic outlines and their correlating high-quality radiological scans-more than 900 illustrations in total-highlight arterial variations
Images of the "normal" arterial anatomy as described in standard textbooks are provided for side-by-side comparison with the arterial variation
Percentages for the frequency of occurrence of arterial variations with references to the source of the data
Concise and lucid descriptions in each chapter facilitate complete comprehension of normal and abnormal vascular anatomy

With Arterial Variations in Humans: Key Reference for Radiologists and Surgeons, radiologists will gain a full understanding of the diversity of arterial anatomy-essential knowledge for the accurate interpretation of pathological changes in diagnostic imaging. Interventional radiologists and vascular and general surgeons will also find this book valuable for planning and performing procedures safely and effectively.

Contents:

1 Introduction

I Heart and Thorax

2 Aortic Arch

3 Coronary Arteries

4 Posterior Intercostal Arteries

5 Esophageal Arteries

6 Bronchial Arteries (Rami Bronchiales)

7 Pulmonary Arteries

II Pelvis and Abdomen

8 Development of the Abdominal Aorta

9 Inferior Phrenic Arteries

10 Suprarenal Arteries

11 Renal Artery

12 Testicular Artery

13 Celiac Trunk

14 Hepatic Arteries

15 Cystic Artery

16 Splenic Artery

17 Gastric Arteries

18 Pancreatic Arteries

19 Superior Mesenteric Artery and Celiac Trunk

20 Superior Mesenteric Artery and Colic Arteries

21 Appendicular Artery

22 Inferior Mesenteric Artery

23 Internal Iliac Artery

24 Arteries of the Female Genital Tract

25 Obturator Artery

III Lower Limbs

26 Development of the Arteries of the Lower Limb

27 The Profunda Femoris Artery

28 Popliteal Artery

29 Arteries of the Lower Leg

30 Dorsal Arteries of the Foot

31 Plantar Arch

IV Upper Limbs

32 Axillary Artery

33 Development of the Arteries of the Arm

34 Brachial Artery and Superficial Brachial Artery

35 Arteries of the Forearm

36 Superficial Palmar Arch

37 Deep Palmar Arch and Palmar Digital Arteries

38 Arteries on the Dorsal Side of the Hand

V Head and Spinal Cord

39 Subclavian Artery

40 Inferior Thyroid Artery

41 Vertebral Artery

42 External Carotid Artery

43 Maxillary Artery

44 Development of the Arteries of the Head

45 Ophthalmic Artery

46 Cerebral Arterial Circle (Circle of Willis)

47 Arteries of the Spinal Cord