RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 The Ascending Pharyngeal Artery: Branches, Anastomoses, and Clinical Significance
JF American Journal of Neuroradiology
JO Am. J. Neuroradiol.
FD American Society of Neuroradiology
SP 1246
OP 1256
VO 23
IS 7
A1 Lotfi Hacein-Bey
A1 David L. Daniels
A1 John L. Ulmer
A1 Leighton P. Mark
A1 Michelle M. Smith
A1 James M. Strottmann
A1 Douglas Brown
A1 Glenn A. Meyer
A1 Phillip A. Wackym
YR 2002
UL http://www.ajnr.org/content/23/7/1246.abstract
AB Summary: Neuroradiologists generally do not fully appreciate the importance of the territory of the ascending pharyngeal artery. The ascending pharyngeal artery is a small but important artery that supplies multiple cranial nerves and anastomotic channels to the anterior and posterior cerebral circulations. Several disease processes in the head and neck involve the ascending pharyngeal artery. To evaluate and treat such diseases, it is necessary for neuroradiologists not only to know selective angiography and embolization techniques, but also the territory of the ascending pharyngeal artery, anastomoses, and vascular supply to the vasa nervorum of lower cranial nerves. Herein, the normal angiographic anatomy of the ascending pharyngeal artery, its relationship with neighboring territories, its importance in clinical situations, and research models are reviewed.