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27.03.2019 | Anatomic Variations
Ultrasonic identification of internal jugular vein fenestration
Erschienen in: Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy | Ausgabe 9/2019
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Objective
Anatomic variations have curicial importance during neck surgery. We present a fenestrated internal jugular vein variation and the accessory nerve passing through it. Also, we discuss preoperative diagnosis of this variation using ultrasonography.
Method
The possible recognition of this variation by ultrasonography is introduced.
Results
The accessory nerve in an internal jugular vein fenestration can be seen using ultrasonography.
Conclusion
Preoperative identification of this rare variation may secure surgeon from potential complications.