Κατεύθυνση Χειρουργική Ανατομία
Library of the School of Health Sciences

2020-12-25

2020

Agorgianitis Loukas

Θεόδωρος Τρουπής, Καθηγητής, Ιατρική Σχολή, ΕΚΠΑ
Βασίλειος Πρωτογέρου, Αναπληρωτής Καθηγητής, Ιατρική Σχολή, ΕΚΠΑ
Μαρία Πιάγκου, Επίκουρη Καθηγήτρια, Ιατρική Σχολή, ΕΚΠΑ

Η τοπογραφική ανατομία της υπερτροχίλιας αρτηρίας και μια βιβλιογραφική ανασκόπηση σε σχέση με την εφαρμογή της μη-επεμβατικής μεθόδου των ενέσιμων εμφυτευμάτων της κοσμητικής ιατρικής στην περιοχή

Greek

The topographic anatomy of the supratrochlear artery and a bibliographic review in relation to the application of the non-invasive method of injectable implant of cosmetic medicine in the area

The supratrochlear artery represents a terminal branch of the ophthalmic artery.
Cosmetic interventions may traumatize it, resulting in a circulation in the lesion in
glabellar region and in the medial aspect of the forehead. This review article aims to
synopsise the existing knowledge of the anatomy of the supratrochlear artery in close
correlation with minimally invasive cosmetic procedures in the facial area ans in
particular soft-tissue filler injections. Their possible adverse effects and their safe
application based on the topographic anatomy were included.
A literature review was performed in PubMed/Medline online medical database.
The superficial course of the supratrochlear artery, as well as the rich, variable
anastomotic network that it forms with the supraorbital, angular and dorsal nasal
artery raise clinical questions in the case of soft-tissue filler injections in the
nasoglabellar and central forehead area. Furthermore, anatomic variations in
branching and vessel amplitude complicate further the procedure. Accidental
cannulation of the supratrochlear artery and ultimately, the risk of embolization of the
central retinal artery in a retrograde fashion might lead to injury with questionable
cosmetic results. Skin necrosis, depigmentation, inflammatory reaction and stroke are
also reported as complications.
Although the risk of complications from the use of soft tissue fillers is considered
rare, once happen, the results could be devastating for the quality of life. Thus, the
comprehension of the anatomy of the supratrochlear artery is paramount for the health
practitioners.

Health Sciences

Ophthalmic artery, Vision impairment, Topographic anatomy

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