Evaluation of Anatomical Variations of the Circle of Willis: Computed Tomography Angiography Study

The Medical Journal of Cairo University/The Medical Journal of Cairo University

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Abstract

Background: Circle of Willis (COW) main function is the brain protection from ischemia, as it ensures a constant and regular blood flow to the brain.The anatomy of Circle of Willis (COW) showed a wide variations in different individuals as regard age and sex. Aim of Study:The current study was designed to elucidate the prevelance of COW variations in its anterior and posterior parts regarding age ...

Subjects

Circle of Willis

Medicine

Computed tomography

Computed tomography angiography

Angiography

Blood flow

Significant difference

Anatomy

Cerebral arteries

Radiology

Internal medicine

Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)

Good health and well-being

2019

Article

Open Access

Institution

The Departments of Diagnostic Imaging & Interventional Radiology* and Anatomy & Embryology**, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Egypt

Publisher

Clinical Society of Cairo University

Journal Rank

0.135

DOI

https://doi.org/10.21608/mjcu.2019.65652

Language

en

Country

Egypt

Primary Source

Evaluation of Anatomical Variations of the Circle of Willis: Computed Tomography Angiography Study

Primary Source

Evaluation of Anatomical Variations of the Circle of Willis: Computed Tomography Angiography Study

The Medical Journal of Cairo University/The Medical Journal of Cairo University

MOHAMMED HAMDNALLAHA AMANY E.

References:

21

Abstract

Background: Circle of Willis (COW) main function is the brain protection from ischemia, as it ensures a constant and regular blood flow to the brain.The anatomy of Circle of Willis (COW) showed a wide variations in different individuals as regard age and sex. Aim of Study:The current study was designed to elucidate the prevelance of COW variations in its anterior and posterior parts regarding age ...