Arteries of the Lower Limb—Embryology, Variations, and Clinical Significance. Issue 1 (February 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Qazi, Emmad; Wilting, Joerg; Patel, Neeral R.; Alenezi, Abdullah O.; Kennedy, Sean A.; Tan, Kong T.; Jaberi, Arash; Mafeld, Sebastian
• Other Names: Seely Jean Morag guest-editor.
• Is Part Of: Canadian Association of Radiologists journal. Volume 73:Issue 1(2022)
• Page Start: 259
• Page End: 270
• Publication Date: 2022-02
• Subjects: lower limb arterial anatomy -- lower limb arterial variations -- embryology -- angiogenesis -- vasculogenesis; Radiology, Medical -- Periodicals; Radiology, Medical -- Canada -- Periodicals; 616.0757
• DOI: 10.1177/08465371211003860
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0846-5371

Abstract

Objectives: The purpose of this article is to review the embryology of the lower limb arterial anatomy along with common variants and their clinical relevance. Design: Embryologic variations of the lower limb arterial system may be explained by i.) persistence of primordial arterial segments, ii.) abnormal fusion, iii.) segmental hypoplasia/absence, or a combination of both. Persistent sciatic artery, corona mortis, and popliteal entrapment syndrome will also be discussed with associated symptoms, and potential complications. Conclusion: Knowledge of these variations is essential for surgical and endovascular management as failure to recognize them can result in complications.