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Median nerve piercing the humeral head of pronator teres muscle: An anatomical case report of atypical median nerve formation and course 正中神经穿透肱骨头的旋前肌:关于非典型正中神经形成和走向的解剖病例报告
Translational Research in Anatomy Pub Date : 2024-11-20 DOI: 10.1016/j.tria.2024.100377
Y. Lakshmisha Rao , Archi Raj , Mangala M. Pai , Mamatha Tonse , Jasmeen Kaur , J.M. Likitha , B.V. Murlimanju
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Sex and stature estimations from dry femurs of Northeastern Thais: Using a logistic and linear regression approach 从泰国东北部人的干燥股骨中推测性别和身材:使用逻辑和线性回归方法
Translational Research in Anatomy Pub Date : 2024-11-19 DOI: 10.1016/j.tria.2024.100376
Worrawit Boonthai , Chanasorn Poodendaen , Juthamas Kamwong , Piyanan Sangchang , Suthat Duangchit , Sitthichai Iamsaard
{"title":"Sex and stature estimations from dry femurs of Northeastern Thais: Using a logistic and linear regression approach","authors":"Worrawit Boonthai ,&nbsp;Chanasorn Poodendaen ,&nbsp;Juthamas Kamwong ,&nbsp;Piyanan Sangchang ,&nbsp;Suthat Duangchit ,&nbsp;Sitthichai Iamsaard","doi":"10.1016/j.tria.2024.100376","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tria.2024.100376","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Sex determination and stature estimation from skeletal remains are still crucial components in creating biological profiles in forensic anthropology. The femur is particularly valuable due to its high sexual dimorphism and correlation with stature. This study aimed to develop sex estimation models and stature reconstruction equations using femoral measurements in a Northeastern Thai population.</div></div><div><h3>Materials and method</h3><div>The 400 dry femora were measured for its six parameters including femur maximum length (FL), femoral shaft length (FSL), femur epicondylar breadth (FEB), femur maximum head diameter (FHD), femur midshaft circumference (FMC) and femur weight (FW). Then all parameters were analyzed by using logistic regression for sex estimation and linear regression for stature reconstruction.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Results showed significant sexual dimorphism across all measured parameters, with FHD being the best predictor of sex (correction rate, 88.5 %). The optimized multivariate model achieved the highest accuracy (91.0 %). For stature estimation, sex-specific equations demonstrated superior accuracy compared to combined-sex models. The FL and FSL showed the strongest correlations with stature.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>This study demonstrated the importance of population-specific standards in forensic anthropology of the femur's reliability as a valuable tool for both sex determination and stature estimation. These results contribute significantly to forensic practice in Thailand, enhancing the accuracy of biological profile reconstruction in medicolegal investigations.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":37913,"journal":{"name":"Translational Research in Anatomy","volume":"38 ","pages":"Article 100376"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142706584","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Variations of the ulnar nerve within the ulnar tunnel and palm in a select South African population 南非特定人群中尺神经在尺骨隧道和手掌内的变化情况
Translational Research in Anatomy Pub Date : 2024-11-14 DOI: 10.1016/j.tria.2024.100375
Lutho Daza, Julia Fernandes, Geney Gunston, Jeshika Luckrajh-Williams
{"title":"Variations of the ulnar nerve within the ulnar tunnel and palm in a select South African population","authors":"Lutho Daza,&nbsp;Julia Fernandes,&nbsp;Geney Gunston,&nbsp;Jeshika Luckrajh-Williams","doi":"10.1016/j.tria.2024.100375","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tria.2024.100375","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Ulnar tunnel syndrome (UTS) is a rare peripheral neuropathy associated with the entrapment of the distal portion of the ulnar nerve (UN) in its course through the fibro-osseous ulnar tunnel (eponymously known as Guyon's canal) at the wrist. The UN within the ulnar tunnel is prone to injury or compression resulting in an UTS. Therefore, it is of clinical importance to know the anatomical variations in the branching pattern of the UN within the ulnar tunnel. UTS is characterised by sensory deficits and muscular weakness, impaired sensation of the volar fingertips, and weakness in grasping with intrinsic hand muscles. This study aimed to examine the anatomical variations of the UN in the palm of the hand within a select South African cadaveric population.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>The variations in the branching patterns of the UN were examined in 81 cadavers (n = 162) and described according to the classification system of Murata et al. (2004) [10]. Communicating branches were classified according to their description in previous literature. The length of the ulnar tunnel was measured from the level of the pisiform bone to the level of the hook of hamate.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The branching pattern was found as Type 1 (52.9 %), Type 2 (34 %), Type 3 (2.7), Type 4 (6.5 %), Type 5 (3.9 %). Berrettini, Riche-Cannieu and Kaplan anastomoses were found in 51.6 %, 2 % and 3.3 % of specimens, respectively.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>It is important for surgeons to be aware of these anatomical variations as they may lead to misdiagnosis and complications during surgical procedures during the treatment of UTS.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":37913,"journal":{"name":"Translational Research in Anatomy","volume":"38 ","pages":"Article 100375"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142706582","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Exploring the bone tissue: Instrumental methods for characterization and biomedical research application 探索骨组织:表征和生物医学研究应用的仪器方法
Translational Research in Anatomy Pub Date : 2024-11-13 DOI: 10.1016/j.tria.2024.100374
Lokadolalu Chandrachar Prasanna , Yashwanth Sing Bothra , Kumar Megur Ramakrishna Bhat , Vishwanath Managuli
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Effect of metformin on the neuronal morphology of frontal cortex and hippocampal regions in lipopolysaccharide induced neuroinflammation in male Wistar rats 二甲双胍对脂多糖诱导的雄性Wistar大鼠额叶皮层和海马区神经元形态的影响
Translational Research in Anatomy Pub Date : 2024-11-12 DOI: 10.1016/j.tria.2024.100365
Vandana Blossom , Sheetal D. Ullal , Rajalakshmi Rai , Amit Massand , Chettiar Ganesh Kumar , Teresa Joy , Melisha Michael D souza , B.V. Murlimanju
{"title":"Effect of metformin on the neuronal morphology of frontal cortex and hippocampal regions in lipopolysaccharide induced neuroinflammation in male Wistar rats","authors":"Vandana Blossom ,&nbsp;Sheetal D. Ullal ,&nbsp;Rajalakshmi Rai ,&nbsp;Amit Massand ,&nbsp;Chettiar Ganesh Kumar ,&nbsp;Teresa Joy ,&nbsp;Melisha Michael D souza ,&nbsp;B.V. Murlimanju","doi":"10.1016/j.tria.2024.100365","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tria.2024.100365","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Neuroinflammation in the frontal cortex and hippocampus is the key contributor in the pathogenesis of neurodegenerative diseases. Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) is a bacterial endotoxin (E-coli phenol extract) used to induce the neuroinflammation in animal models. Our study is aimed to study the protective effect of metformin on the neuronal morphology of the frontal cortex and hippocampal regions in lipopolysaccharide induced neuroinflammation.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>This is an animal model study, which utilized the twenty-four male <em>Wistar rats</em> of about 6 weeks old. The rats were divided into 4 groups, which included control, experimental and treatment groups. 170 μg/kg of LPS injection was administered intraperitoneally once a week for the first eight weeks and the treatment groups received metformin, which was administered orally (100 mg and 200 mg/kg body weight/day). Rotarod test was used to confirm the neuronal loss and clinical analysis among the groups.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Neuronal loss caused by the exposure to LPS in the dentate gyrus, CA4, CA3, CA2, CA1 (cornu ammonis regions) and frontal cortex, has been improved by the metformin treatment. Among the two doses of metformin, 200 mg/kg body weight exhibited better effect than the 100 mg/kg/body weight. The rotarod test findings suggested that, in the MF treated groups, the number of falls were reduced.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The histological analysis and clinical observation by the rotarod test revealed that, metformin attenuated the neuroinflammatory damage, suggesting that it has a neuroprotective role. This study recommends repurposing the usage of metformin as a neuroprotective agent.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":37913,"journal":{"name":"Translational Research in Anatomy","volume":"38 ","pages":"Article 100365"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142662658","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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The evaluation of safe zones for the corona mortis using a cadaver simulation of the Modified Stoppa approach 利用尸体模拟 "改良斯托帕法 "评估尸冠安全区
Translational Research in Anatomy Pub Date : 2024-11-07 DOI: 10.1016/j.tria.2024.100373
Jade Naicker , Zithulele Nkosinathi Tshabalala , Andries Masenge , Obakeng Modisane , Steven Matshidza , Nkhensani Mogale
{"title":"The evaluation of safe zones for the corona mortis using a cadaver simulation of the Modified Stoppa approach","authors":"Jade Naicker ,&nbsp;Zithulele Nkosinathi Tshabalala ,&nbsp;Andries Masenge ,&nbsp;Obakeng Modisane ,&nbsp;Steven Matshidza ,&nbsp;Nkhensani Mogale","doi":"10.1016/j.tria.2024.100373","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tria.2024.100373","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>The Modified Stoppa approach is a minimally invasive method of accessing the pelvis when treating pelvic ring and acetabular fractures. Although this approach is reported to be effective in exposing pelvic fractures, there are iatrogenic risks associated with the procedure. These risks arise from the inadvertent severing of vessels along the pelvic brim, resulting in bleeding, prolonged recovery, or even death. The specific vessels of concern include the corona mortis (CM) anastomosis and aberrant vasculature, which course over the superior pubic ramus.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>The current study aimed to create and validate clinically significant safe zones to avoid injury to these anomalous vessels during the Modified Stoppa approach. Measurements were taken between the CM and crossing vessels (CV), as well as various bony landmarks encountered during the anterior approach, using 63 cadavers. Measurements were statistically analyzed for any significant differences between sides and sex using t-tests, and safe zones were formulated. The safe zones were then assessed for precision using a stepwise cadaver simulation of the Modified Stoppa approach.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Safe zones from the pubic tubercle were calculated as 57.96 mm (SD ± 21.40) for the CM, while safe zones for the CV were reported as 48.07 mm (SD ± 25.52). These safe zones proved to be accurate when implemented during the cadaver simulation of the Modified Stoppa approach, as all cases of CM and aberrant vessels were positioned outside the prescribed zones.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The results reiterate the clinical significance of the CM and its impact on orthopedic surgery and patient care.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":37913,"journal":{"name":"Translational Research in Anatomy","volume":"38 ","pages":"Article 100373"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142662663","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Anatomy of labyrinthine artery and its clinical significance in neurosurgical procedures - A narrative review 迷走神经动脉解剖及其在神经外科手术中的临床意义--综述
Translational Research in Anatomy Pub Date : 2024-11-07 DOI: 10.1016/j.tria.2024.100371
Jonasz Tempski , Grzegorz Fibiger , Katarzyna Majka , Ignacy Jastrzębski , Oliwia Andrasz , Dominik Łazarz , Jakub Pękala , Konrad Malinowski , Marcin Czternastek
{"title":"Anatomy of labyrinthine artery and its clinical significance in neurosurgical procedures - A narrative review","authors":"Jonasz Tempski ,&nbsp;Grzegorz Fibiger ,&nbsp;Katarzyna Majka ,&nbsp;Ignacy Jastrzębski ,&nbsp;Oliwia Andrasz ,&nbsp;Dominik Łazarz ,&nbsp;Jakub Pękala ,&nbsp;Konrad Malinowski ,&nbsp;Marcin Czternastek","doi":"10.1016/j.tria.2024.100371","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tria.2024.100371","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The labyrinthine artery (LA), is a major vessel responsible for blood supply of labyrinth and cochlea in the inner ear, as well as cranial nerves, including vestibulocochlear and facial nerves. Its origin varies throughout numerous reports, however the most commonly reported origins include anterior inferior cerebellar artery (AICA) and basilar artery (BA). Nevertheless, arteries such as superior cerebellar, vertebral and posterior inferior cerebellar artery have also been reported as the sources of LA. What is more, the relationship between LA and vestibulocochlear and facial nerves has been described vaguely in many publications. The aforementioned not only represent anatomical idiosyncrasies, but the area of LA origin is also crucial from a clinical perspective, especially when performing a wide spectrum of skull base approaches, most commonly involving exposure of cerebellopontine angle. The thorough knowledge regarding LA course, branches, correlation with cranial nerves can be critical in prevention of iatrogenic lesions, which may occur during various approaches such as middle cranial fossa, rectosigmoid and labyrinthine (both trans- and retro) ones. Lastly, we should remember that many different variants of LA can lead to a broader range of symptoms in the case of vascular changes, such as aneurysms.</div><div>This publication's aim is to provide a brief overview on all possible variants of labyrinthine arteries described in the literature, as well as its trajectories in relation to vestibulocochlear and facial nerves.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":37913,"journal":{"name":"Translational Research in Anatomy","volume":"38 ","pages":"Article 100371"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142662720","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Expression pattern of Calbindin-D28k, NeuN proteins, ATOH1 and EN2 genes in the human fetal cerebellum 钙宾蛋白-D28k、NeuN 蛋白、ATOH1 和 EN2 基因在人类胎儿小脑中的表达模式
Translational Research in Anatomy Pub Date : 2024-11-07 DOI: 10.1016/j.tria.2024.100370
Phanindra Prasad Poudel , Arnab Ghosh , Chacchu Bhattarai , Saman Pradhan , Nirmal Panthi , Dela Singh Joshi , Shanti Khadka , Sandhya Kumari , Guruprasad Kalthur , Vani Lakshmi R. , Sneha Guruprasad Kalthur
{"title":"Expression pattern of Calbindin-D28k, NeuN proteins, ATOH1 and EN2 genes in the human fetal cerebellum","authors":"Phanindra Prasad Poudel ,&nbsp;Arnab Ghosh ,&nbsp;Chacchu Bhattarai ,&nbsp;Saman Pradhan ,&nbsp;Nirmal Panthi ,&nbsp;Dela Singh Joshi ,&nbsp;Shanti Khadka ,&nbsp;Sandhya Kumari ,&nbsp;Guruprasad Kalthur ,&nbsp;Vani Lakshmi R. ,&nbsp;Sneha Guruprasad Kalthur","doi":"10.1016/j.tria.2024.100370","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tria.2024.100370","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Human cerebellum plays a crucial role in motor coordination and cognitive functions. Series of events such as cell proliferation, migration, and differentiation occur during the development, which are tightly regulated by specific genes. Understanding the expression patterns of key genes involved in these processes during various stages of fetal development can provide valuable insights into the complex mechanisms of cerebellar development. This study aims to investigate the expression patterns of Calbindin-D28k, NeuN (neuronal nuclease), <em>ATOH1</em> (<em>Atonal homolog 1)</em>, and <em>EN2</em> (<em>Engrailed -2)</em> in the human fetal cerebellum.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>This is a descriptive observational study carried out in human fetal cerebellum, fluorescent immunohistochemistry was performed to study the expression of Calbindin-D28k and NeuN, and while the expression of <em>ATOH1</em> and <em>EN2</em> genes were quantified with the help of qPCR.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Calbindin-D28k was highly immunoreactive in the Purkinje cells and located in their cytoplasm, nucleus and dendrites whereas absent in their axons. NeuN was expressed weakly in the perinuclear cytoplasm and nucleus of granule cells whereas absent in their dendrites and axons. <em>ATOH1</em> gene was upregulated during third trimester whereas <em>EN2</em> gene was upregulated during second as well as third trimesters.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Distribution and intensity of Calbindin-D28k and NeuN proteins in the human fetal cerebellum increased with the increase in fetal age. Expression pattern of <em>ATOH1</em> and <em>EN2</em> genes indicated that second and third trimesters are the crucial periods for the proliferation, migration and maturation of granule cells. These genes may play a crucial role in the establishment of normal morphology of human fetal cerebellum and its development.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":37913,"journal":{"name":"Translational Research in Anatomy","volume":"38 ","pages":"Article 100370"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142706581","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Revisiting the anatomy of inferior extensor retinaculum of foot and ankle, a study based on fifty embalmed adult cadaveric lower extremities 重新审视足部和踝部下伸肌腱膜的解剖结构,一项基于 50 具防腐成人尸体下肢的研究
Translational Research in Anatomy Pub Date : 2024-11-07 DOI: 10.1016/j.tria.2024.100368
M. Praveen Shenoy, Mangala M. Pai, B.V. Murlimanju, Rajanigandha Vadgaonkar, Latha V. Prabhu, M.D. Prameela
{"title":"Revisiting the anatomy of inferior extensor retinaculum of foot and ankle, a study based on fifty embalmed adult cadaveric lower extremities","authors":"M. Praveen Shenoy,&nbsp;Mangala M. Pai,&nbsp;B.V. Murlimanju,&nbsp;Rajanigandha Vadgaonkar,&nbsp;Latha V. Prabhu,&nbsp;M.D. Prameela","doi":"10.1016/j.tria.2024.100368","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tria.2024.100368","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>The facial condensation of deep fascia form retinacula, Superior and Inferior, with a primary function to hold the extensor tendons of the foot in position. The morphology of inferior extensor retinaculum (IER) is clinically important in the tendon rupture repair and foot drop surgeries. The anatomy of ankle and foot IER is not much investigated and this prompted us to conceptualize this study to investigate the morphology and morphological variants of IER.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>This descriptive, cross-sectional institutional based study included 50 dorsa of feet from the 25 embalmed adult cadavers.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The present study observed that, the anatomy of IER is complex wherein multiple septa of varied thickness arise from its undersurface from both the stem and limbs, defining its compartments. Five well defined compartments existed, which lodged the extensor tendons. The third compartment was deep and overlapped by the extensor digitorum longus tendons. Fourth compartment was well defined and lodged the extensor digitorum longus and peroneus tertius tendons, separated by an ill-defined septum. However, in 6 specimens (12 %), the peroneus tertius traversed the fifth compartment, which otherwise did not have any contents. Some morphological variants of the tendons were also noted as they passed beneath the IER.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Our study is novel in determining the compartment format, deeper connections of IER, and relations with deeper structures along with the anatomical variations, which are clinically important in ankle arthroscopy, tendinoscopy, tendon repairs and foot drop stabilization surgeries.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":37913,"journal":{"name":"Translational Research in Anatomy","volume":"38 ","pages":"Article 100368"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142662656","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Multiple rare abdominal aortic branch variations in the case of a centenarian woman. Case report and review of the literature 一位百岁老人的多处罕见腹主动脉分支变异。病例报告和文献综述
Translational Research in Anatomy Pub Date : 2024-11-07 DOI: 10.1016/j.tria.2024.100366
Michela Vincis , Claire Lewis , Denis Barry , Marcello Trucas
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