Persistent Median Artery Prevalence: A Cadaveric Study
Findings from the present study are moderately consistent with previous literature, as the anterior-piercing type is most reported. Prevalence is also within range compared to previous studies. Assessing the prevalence, location, and orientation of the PMA in reference to the proximity of the carpal tunnel is crucial, as this vessel is linked to carpal tunnel compression and postoperative complications.
Authors
- Adi Pinkas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7899-3661)
- Camilla Arguedas
- Areeba Al-Sharfeen
- Dallas Bennett (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-7001-7346)
- Aleah C Frison
- Chakravarthy Sadacharan
- Paul Tran
- Victoria Nguyen
- Elizabeth A Eversole
Institutions
- Baylor College of Medicine (US)
- Houston Fertility Institute (US)
- University of Houston (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2026-01-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.101539
- Primary Topic
- Tattoo and Body Piercing Complications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00