Anatomical variants of profunda femoris artery : among cadavers from South India

Abstract Background: The profunda femoris artery (PFA) is a branch of femoral artery which plays an important role in the arterial supply of the thigh. An extensive knowledge of the branching pattern and relations are necessary for clinicians to prevent any iatrogenic damage to these blood vessels and the surrounding structures in vascular reconstructive surgeries. Objective: To study the direction of origin of PFA from femoral artery and measure DIP- the distance between the origin of PFA from femoral artery to midpoint of inguinal ligament. Materials and Methods: Forty six femoral triangles (23 on right & 23 on left side) were dissected and studied in embalmed cadavers available in dissection hall of K. S. Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore, India over a period of two years from July 2011 to July 2013. These cadavers were of South Indian origin. The direction of origin of PFA from femoral artery was noted. The DIP was measured using Vernier caliper. Results: The direction of origin of the PFA in majority of the cases was found to be from the posterolateral side (65.22%) of femoral artery. The DIP varies from 25 to 50 mm on the right and 24 to 60 mm on the left side. In 50 % of the cases, the DIP was in the range of 41 to 50 mm on both the sides. Conclusion: The anatomical data obtained here is of importance for surgeons and radiologists for procedures centred on the PFA and in vascular reconstructive surgeries involving the groin.

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A VARIATION IN ORIGIN OF BRANCHES OF PROFUNDA FEMORIS ARTERY IN RELATION WITH FEMORAL ARTERY: A CASE REPORT

10.36106/gjra/9608472 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 6-7

Author(s):

Sonia Meend ◽

Priyanka Devatwal ◽

Priyanka Verma ◽

Bhumica Bodh

Keyword(s):

Interventional Radiology ◽

Case Report ◽

Femoral Artery ◽

Lower Limb ◽

Branching Pattern ◽

Profunda Femoris Artery ◽

Female Cadaver ◽

The Right ◽

Thigh Region ◽

Profunda Femoris

Introduction – Profunda femoris is the main course of supply to the muscles of thigh area. It is the biggest part of femoral supply route in the thigh region. It gives out branches named medial circumex femoral and lateral circumex femoral and four perforating branches and proceeds as the fourth perforating branch in the mid of thigh. A variation regarding the branching pattern of profunda femoris artery was observed with an origin of medial and lateral circumex arteries is been seen in a formalin embalmed 55 years of age female cadaver during typical dissection procedure in the dissection hall. Methods - The study was undertaken on lower limb of a fully embalmed 55years old female cadaver in the department of anatomy, used for routine dissection for teaching undergraduate and post graduate medical students. Result - In this female cadaver on left side of lower limb, there was an uncommon origin of lateral circumex femoral artery directly from the femoral artery with a normal emergence of medial circumex femoral artery from profunda femoris artery. While on the right side of the same Cadaver, the profunda femoris artery arose at usual distance i.e., 3.7cm below inguinal ligament, from posterolateral aspect of femoral artery and then it bifurcates into lateral and medial circumex femoral artery. Conclusion - Current examination will assist the clinicians to bypass iatrogenic inconveniences during a surgical procedure and will likewise help them in methodology for interventional radiology around this region.

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CADAVERIC STUDY OF VARIATIONS IN BRANCHING PATTERN OF FEMORAL ARTERY AND PROFUNDA FEMORIS ARTERY

International Journal of Anatomy and Research ◽

10.16965/ijar.2016.392 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 4 (4.1) ◽

pp. 3001-3004

Author(s):

Sween Walia ◽

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Bhawani Shankar Modi ◽

Shikha Sharma ◽

G.S. Bindra ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Femoral Artery ◽

Cadaveric Study ◽

Branching Pattern ◽

Profunda Femoris Artery ◽

Profunda Femoris

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A cadaveric study on the variations of the profunda femoris artery in South India

Asian Journal of Medical Sciences ◽

10.3126/ajms.v12i2.31547 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 (2) ◽

pp. 86-90

Author(s):

Anne George ◽

Maheswary Thampi Santhakumary

Keyword(s):

Femoral Artery ◽

South India ◽

Pubic Symphysis ◽

Anterior Superior Iliac Spine ◽

Silk Thread ◽

Profunda Femoris Artery ◽

Clinical Procedures ◽

Branching Patterns ◽

Femoral Triangle ◽

Profunda Femoris

Background: The knowledge of the variations in the branching patterns of the arteries in the femoral triangle is important to avoid iatrogenic injury to the vessels during clinical procedures. Aims and Objectives: The study was designed to explore the varying positions of the origin of the profunda femoris artery from the femoral artery. Materials and Methods: We have dissected the thighs of 60 embalmed bodies. The midpoint between the anterior superior iliac spine and the pubic symphysis was marked (midinguinal point). The distance of the point of origin of profunda femoris artery (PFA) from the femoral artery (FA) to the midinguinal point (MIP) was measured by black silk thread and scale. The relation of PFA to FA at its origin was noted. Results: In the majority of the cases, the PFA was found to arise posterolaterally from the FA. In 63.3% of the cases, PFA was found to arise posterolaterally from the FA, while in 21.5% of cases it took origin laterally from it. In majority of the cases, the PFA arose at a distance of 3-6 cms from midinguinal point while a considerable number originated more distally. Conclusion: PFA exhibits significant variations. Posterolateral origin from FA was the most common mode of origin.

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High origin of Profunda Femoris Artery - A Case Report

Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences (JAIMS) ◽

10.21760/jaims.v2i05.10276 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2 (05) ◽

Author(s):

Ashwinikumar Waghmare ◽

Malashri .

Keyword(s):

Femoral Artery ◽

Lower Limb ◽

Rectus Femoris ◽

Inguinal Ligament ◽

Vastus Medialis ◽

Medial Aspect ◽

Lateral Aspect ◽

Profunda Femoris Artery ◽

Male Cadaver ◽

Profunda Femoris

Profunda Femoris Artery (PFA) arises from lateral aspect of femoral artery 3.5 cm distal to inguinal ligament. It gives lateral and medial circumflex femoral arteries from lateral and medial aspect respectively. Following variation was reported in right lower limb of a 60 year male cadaver, during routine dissection for medical students. Profunda Femoris Artery (PFA) arose from lateral aspect of femoral artery 1 cm distal to inguinal ligament, running laterally and down words parallel to femoral artery the profunda femoris passed beneath rectus femoris, sartorius and vastus medialis successively, finally pierced adductor magnus as forth perforator artery, 6 cm above knee joint.

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MORPHOMETRY OF PROFUNDA FEMORIS ARTERY AND ITS CORRELATION WITH FEMORAL ARTERY: A CADAVERIC STUDY

International Journal of Anatomy and Research ◽

10.16965/ijar.2017.469 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 5 (4.3) ◽

pp. 4770-4775

Author(s):

Ashwini C Appaji ◽

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Sanjay C Desai ◽

Keyword(s):

Femoral Artery ◽

Cadaveric Study ◽

Profunda Femoris Artery ◽

Profunda Femoris

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A Synchronous Ipsilateral True Superficial Femoral Artery and Profunda Femoris Artery Aneurysm With Rupture: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Vascular and Endovascular Surgery ◽

10.1177/1538574420939716 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 54 (7) ◽

pp. 650-655

Author(s):

Ali Ahmet Arıkan ◽

Fatih Avni Bayraktar ◽

Emre Selçuk

Keyword(s):

Femoral Artery ◽

Superficial Femoral Artery ◽

Treatment Options ◽

Artery Aneurysm ◽

Rare Condition ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Profunda Femoris Artery ◽

Elderly Males ◽

History Of ◽

Profunda Femoris

Atherosclerotic true aneurysms of the superficial femoral artery (SFA) and profunda femoris artery (PFA) are rare and difficult to detect. The synchronous presence of SFA and PFA aneurysms is even rarer. Herein, we present a case with ipsilateral true SFA and PFA aneurysms diagnosed with rupture. A review of the international literature is made, and the diagnosis and treatment options of this rare condition are discussed. A 75-year-old male was admitted to our hospital with an aneurysm on the distal SFA and the ipsilateral PFA, as well as a hematoma around the PFA. It was difficult to determine the source of the rupture before surgery, even with proper imaging. Successful ligation of the PFA and an aneurysmectomy followed by a bypass grafting for the SFA were performed. An intraoperative examination revealed that the SFA aneurysm had ruptured. In elderly males with a history of ectasia or aneurysm on the aorta or peripheral arteries, a synchronous aneurysm on the SFA or the PFA should be suspected.

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