scholarly journals MORPHOMETRY OF PROFUNDA FEMORIS ARTERY AND ITS CORRELATION WITH FEMORAL ARTERY: A CADAVERIC STUDY

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (4.3) ◽  
pp. 4770-4775
Author(s):  
Ashwini C Appaji ◽  
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Sanjay C Desai ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Femoral Artery ◽  
Cadaveric Study ◽  
Profunda Femoris Artery ◽  
Profunda Femoris

scholarly journals Variations in the Circumflex Branches of the Profunda Femoris Artery - A Cadaveric Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (14) ◽  
pp. 1020-1024
Author(s):  
Anne George ◽  
Maheswary Thampi Santhakumary
Keyword(s):  
Femoral Artery ◽  
External Iliac Artery ◽  
Pubic Symphysis ◽  
Cadaveric Study ◽  
Anterior Superior Iliac Spine ◽  
Profunda Femoris Artery ◽  
Circumflex Femoral Artery ◽  
Medial Circumflex Femoral Artery ◽  
Lateral Circumflex Femoral ◽  
Profunda Femoris

BACKGROUND The external iliac artery passes behind the inguinal ligament into the front of the thigh as the femoral artery (FA). The FA gives off many branches both superficial and deep. The profunda femoris artery (PFA) is one of the deep branches given off in the femoral triangle in front of the thigh. The PFA gives off the medial circumflex femoral artery (MCFA) and the lateral circumflex femoral arteries (LCFA) and continues downwards giving off the first, second and third perforating arteries. The PFA terminates as the fourth perforating artery. Many variations in the circumflex branches of the PFA have been found by various authors. These variations are of great significance during procedures done in front part of the thigh. METHODS This is a descriptive cadaveric study. We dissected the thighs of 57 embalmed bodies. We looked for the medial (MCFA) and lateral (LCFA) circumflex arteries which are branches of PFA. Each artery was followed till its termination. The distance of their origin from the point of the origin of PFA from the FA was measured and noted. The distance between pubic symphysis and anterior superior iliac spine was measured using black silk and measuring scale. The midpoint was marked using skin marking pen and an incision extending from anterior superior iliac spine to pubic symphysis was made. Another incision was made from the above midpoint to the midpoint of a horizontal incision at the level of knee joint. Femoral sheath was identified and incised. Femoral artery, profunda femoris artery and its circumflex branches were identified. The modes of origin of MCFA and LCFA were noted. The distance of origin of these from the origin of PFA were measured. Variations in the branching pattern of MCFA and LCFA were looked for and noted down. RESULTS We found that in 83 % of the total cases MCFA took origin from PFA and its origin was from the FA in 13 %. In 84 % of total cases LCFA arose from PFA on the right side and 70 % on the left side. A common stump of origin was noted in 3 cases. CONCLUSIONS Medial and lateral circumflex branches of PFA exhibit wide variations. KEY WORDS Medial Circumflex Femoral Artery, Lateral Circumflex Femoral Artery, Variations in Origin and Branching

CADAVERIC STUDY OF VARIATIONS IN BRANCHING PATTERN OF FEMORAL ARTERY AND PROFUNDA FEMORIS ARTERY

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (4.1) ◽  
pp. 3001-3004
Author(s):  
Sween Walia ◽  
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Bhawani Shankar Modi ◽  
Shikha Sharma ◽  
G.S. Bindra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Femoral Artery ◽  
Cadaveric Study ◽  
Branching Pattern ◽  
Profunda Femoris Artery ◽  
Profunda Femoris

High origin of Profunda Femoris Artery - A Case Report

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (05) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashwinikumar Waghmare ◽  
Malashri .
Keyword(s):  
Femoral Artery ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Rectus Femoris ◽  
Inguinal Ligament ◽  
Vastus Medialis ◽  
Medial Aspect ◽  
Lateral Aspect ◽  
Profunda Femoris Artery ◽  
Male Cadaver ◽  
Profunda Femoris

Profunda Femoris Artery (PFA) arises from lateral aspect of femoral artery 3.5 cm distal to inguinal ligament. It gives lateral and medial circumflex femoral arteries from lateral and medial aspect respectively. Following variation was reported in right lower limb of a 60 year male cadaver, during routine dissection for medical students. Profunda Femoris Artery (PFA) arose from lateral aspect of femoral artery 1 cm distal to inguinal ligament, running laterally and down words parallel to femoral artery the profunda femoris passed beneath rectus femoris, sartorius and vastus medialis successively, finally pierced adductor magnus as forth perforator artery, 6 cm above knee joint.

A Synchronous Ipsilateral True Superficial Femoral Artery and Profunda Femoris Artery Aneurysm With Rupture: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

2020 ◽  
Vol 54 (7) ◽  
pp. 650-655
Author(s):  
Ali Ahmet Arıkan ◽  
Fatih Avni Bayraktar ◽  
Emre Selçuk
Keyword(s):  
Femoral Artery ◽  
Superficial Femoral Artery ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Artery Aneurysm ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Profunda Femoris Artery ◽  
Elderly Males ◽  
History Of ◽  
Profunda Femoris

Atherosclerotic true aneurysms of the superficial femoral artery (SFA) and profunda femoris artery (PFA) are rare and difficult to detect. The synchronous presence of SFA and PFA aneurysms is even rarer. Herein, we present a case with ipsilateral true SFA and PFA aneurysms diagnosed with rupture. A review of the international literature is made, and the diagnosis and treatment options of this rare condition are discussed. A 75-year-old male was admitted to our hospital with an aneurysm on the distal SFA and the ipsilateral PFA, as well as a hematoma around the PFA. It was difficult to determine the source of the rupture before surgery, even with proper imaging. Successful ligation of the PFA and an aneurysmectomy followed by a bypass grafting for the SFA were performed. An intraoperative examination revealed that the SFA aneurysm had ruptured. In elderly males with a history of ectasia or aneurysm on the aorta or peripheral arteries, a synchronous aneurysm on the SFA or the PFA should be suspected.

scholarly journals VARIATIONAL ANATOMY OF PROFUNDA FEMORIS ARTERY AND ITS BRANCHES: A CADAVERIC STUDY

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (40) ◽  
pp. 6602-6611
Author(s):  
Tapan Kumar Jana ◽  
Susmita Giri ◽  
Jayeeta Moitra ◽  
Arunabha Tapadar ◽  
Biplab Goswami ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cadaveric Study ◽  
Profunda Femoris Artery ◽  
Profunda Femoris

scholarly journals Absence of the genicular arterial anastomosis as generally depicted in textbooks

2013 ◽  
Vol 95 (6) ◽  
pp. 405-409 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Sabalbal ◽  
M Johnson ◽  
V McAlister
Keyword(s):  
Femoral Artery ◽  
Superficial Femoral Artery ◽  
Popliteal Artery ◽  
Collateral Circulation ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Direct Communication ◽  
Profunda Femoris Artery ◽  
Arterial Anastomosis ◽  
Lateral Circumflex Femoral ◽  
Profunda Femoris

Introduction Textbook representations of the genicular arterial anastomosis show a large direct communication between the descending branch of the lateral circumflex femoral artery (DBLCFA) and a genicular branch of the popliteal artery but this is not compatible with clinical experience. The aim of this study was to determine whether the arterial anastomosis at the knee is sufficient, in the event of traumatic disruption of the superficial femoral artery, to infuse protective agents or to place a stent to restore flow to the lower leg. Methods Dissection of ten cadaveric lower limbs was performed to photograph the arterial anatomy from the inguinal ligament to the tibial tubercle. Anastomosis with branches of the popliteal artery was classified as: ‘direct communication’, ‘approaching communication’ or ‘no evident communication’. Results A constant descending artery in the lateral thigh (LDAT) was found to have five types of origin: Type 1 (2/10 limbs) involved the lateral circumflex femoral branch of the femoral artery, Type 2 (3/10 limbs) the lateral circumflex femoral branch of the profunda femoris artery, Type 3 (1/10 limbs) the femoral artery, Type 4 (3/10 limbs) the superficial femoral artery and Type 5 (2/10 limbs) the profunda femoris artery. In one limb, there were two descending arteries (Types 4 and 5). Collateral circulation at the knee was also variable: direct communicating vessels (3/10 limbs); approaching vessels with possible communication via capillaries (5/10 limbs); no evident communication (2/10 limbs). Communicating vessels, if present, are too small to provide immediate collateral circulation. Conclusions Modern representations of the genicular arterial anastomosis are inaccurate, derived commonly from an idealised image that first appeared Gray’s Anatomy in 1910. The afferent vessel is not the DBLCFA. The majority of subjects have the potential to recruit collateral circulation via the LDAT following gradual obstruction to normal arterial flow, which may be important if the LDAT is removed for bypass or flap surgery. A direct communication is rarely present and is never as robust as generally depicted in textbooks.

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