Journal of Surgical Radiology
2024, Volume 3, Issue 1 : 9-12
Research Article
Morphometric Parameters of the Aortic Arch and Its Branches: Sex-Based and Age-Related Variations in a Cadaveric Study
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Research Scholar Department of Anatomy Index Medical College Hospital and Research Center Malwanchal University
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Professor Department of Anatomy Index Medical College Hospital and Research Center Malwanchal University
Received
Jan. 30, 2024
Revised
Feb. 6, 2024
Accepted
Feb. 21, 2024
Published
March 20, 2024
Abstract

Background: Accurate morphometric data of the aortic arch and its branches are essential for planning surgical and endovascular procedures. Population-specific reference values accounting for sex and age are particularly important for optimal device sizing and procedural planning. Aim: To determine the morphometric parameters of the aortic arch and its branches and evaluate their relationship with sex, age, and branching pattern type. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 120 formalin-fixed adult cadavers (72 male, 48 female; mean age 56.42 ± 14.28 years). Morphometric measurements of the aortic arch including diameters, arch length, branch diameters, and inter-branch distances were obtained using digital Vernier calipers. Independent t-tests, one-way ANOVA, and Pearson’s correlation were used for analysis. Results: All morphometric parameters were significantly larger in males than females (p < 0.001). The mean aortic arch diameter at origin was 28.45 ± 3.12 mm in males versus 25.78 ± 2.89 mm in females. Significant positive correlations were found between age and aortic arch diameter (r = +0.412, p < 0.001), arch length (r = +0.345, p < 0.001), and branch diameters (p < 0.05). The brachiocephalic trunk diameter was significantly larger in the bovine arch group (14.89 ± 2.12 mm) compared to the standard pattern group (13.45 ± 1.89 mm; p = 0.023). Inter-branch distances did not correlate significantly with age. Conclusion: Significant sex-based and age-related differences exist in aortic arch morphometry. These population-specific reference values are valuable for sex- and age-adjusted procedural planning in surgical and endovascular interventions.

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