Variations in the spatial relationship between the hyoid bone and the carotid arteries and their clinical significance
Carotid-hyoid topography displays significant anatomical variation with clinically essential patterns. Non-null variants, such as types VI and VIII, may increase the risk of dynamic carotid compression, especially in younger patients with cryptogenic cerebrovascular symptoms. Recognizing these variants during preoperative imaging is crucial to minimize surgical risk and inform patient care.
Authors
- Αlexandros Samolis
- Panagiotis Papadopoulos-Manolarakis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-5662-8354)
- Maria Piagkou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4831-8005)
- George Triantafyllou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-0122-2436)
- Nikolaos‐Achilleas Arkoudis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0783-5700)
- Georgios Velonakis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0050-284X)
- Nektaria Karangeli
Institutions
- New York Academy of Medicine (US)
- National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (GR)
- University General Hospital Attikon (GR)
- General Hospital of Nikea (GR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- World Journal of Radiology
- Published
- 2025-11-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4329/wjr.v17.i11.113153
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Oropharyngeal Anatomy and Pathologies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.67