Τίτλος:
The arterial communication between the gastrocnemius muscle heads: A
fresh cadaveric study and clinical implications
Γλώσσες Τεκμηρίου:
Αγγλικά
Περίληψη:
The purpose of this investigation was to describe the anatomy of the
communicating (anastomotic) vessels between the gastrocnemius muscle
heads and to record the extent of their supply potential. Ensuing
clinical implications are discussed.
Fourteen fresh cadaveric gastrocnemius muscles were examined. Detailed
dissections of the communicating vessels were facilitated after
injections of methylene blue or cadaveric blood solutions through the
medial, lateral, or both sural arteries. The extent of the arterial
cross-supply between the muscles’ heads through these vessels was
determined in eight specimens after methylene blue perfusions through
the lateral sural arteries, while one specimen was examined after
injection of methylene blue and yellow ink through the lateral and
medial sural arteries, respectively.
Communicating vessels were detected in all 14 specimens. A mean number
of 5.8 vascular bundles and single vessels was found. The bundles
consisted of arterioles and, as all indications suggested, of
concomitant venules as well. Regarding arterial cross-supply, it was
clearly evident that each head could be vascularized solely from the
contralateral one, mostly through these bundles. However, even if only a
part of the bundles was preserved intact, vasculature was not affected.
Συγγραφείς:
Tsetsonis, CH
Kaxira, OS
Laoulakos, DH
Spiliopoulou, CA and
Koutselinis, AS
Περιοδικό:
PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
Εκδότης:
Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins
DOI:
10.1097/00006534-200001000-00016
