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The external carotid artery (ECA) gives off various branches supplying musclocutaneous organs, visceral organs (pharynx, oral cavity, larynx, and thyroid), cranial nerves, facial and skull bones, and dura matter. It communicates to the cerebral arteries and ophthalmic artery via various potential anastomoses. It is essential for successful and safe endovascular treatment to know imaging anatomy of the ECA and its branches particularly these potential anastomoses and cranial nerve supply.
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Kiyosue, H. (2020). External Carotid Artery. In: Kiyosue, H. (eds) External Carotid Artery. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-4786-7_1
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