Περίληψη:
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 such as 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. 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.
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.
Συγγραφείς:
Agorgianitis, Loukas
Panagouli, Eleni
Tsakotos, George and
Tsoucalas, Gregory
Filippou, Dimitrios