A variant branching pattern of the Aortic Arch: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Variant aortic arch branching pattern may occur with different embryological mechanisms. We report on a variant aortic arch branching in a 41-year old Tanzanian male cadaver during dissection practice. The left common carotid artery was seen originating from the...

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Main Authors: Gilyoma Japhet, Rambau Peter, Manyama Mange, Mahalu William
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-03-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Online Access:http://www.cardiothoracicsurgery.org/content/6/1/29