Variable Origin of the Superior Laryngeal Artery and Its Clinical Significance

The superior laryngeal artery (SLA) is the dominant arterial supply of the laryngeal muscles, mucosa and glands. The purpose of the present study was to document the variable origin of the SLA in the carotid triangle. Although the variation in the SLA origin and morphology is important during the pa...

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Main Author: Soubhagya R. Nayak1*, Ashwin Krishnamurthy2, Latha V. Prabhu2, Bhagath Kumar Potu3, Ishwar B. Bagoji4, Jiji PJ2 and Ganesh Kumar Chettiar2
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Al Ameen Medical College 2011-01-01
Series:Al Ameen Journal of Medical Sciences
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Online Access:http://ajms.alameenmedical.org/article_Vol04-1-jan-mar-2011/AJMS%204.1.%2069-74.pdf