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Ultrasonic identification of internal jugular vein fenestration

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Abstract

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.

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  1. Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Tevfik Sağlam Caddesi, No:11, Bakırköy, 34147, Istanbul, Turkey

    Mehmet Akif Abakay, Baver Maşallah Şimşek, Burak Olgun & Selçuk Güneş

  2. Department of Radiology, Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey

    Rüştü Türkay

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MAA: Protocol/project development, Data collection, Data analysis, Manuscript writing, BMŞ: Protocol/project development, Data collection, Data analysis, BO: Data collection, Data analysis, Manuscript writing, RT: Protocol/project development, Data collection, Data analysis, GS: Protocol/project development, Data collection, Data analysis, Manuscript writing.

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Abakay, M.A., Şimşek, B.M., Olgun, B. et al. Ultrasonic identification of internal jugular vein fenestration. Surg Radiol Anat 41, 1079–1081 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00276-019-02226-7

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