Importance of head and neck arterial anastomosis

What is the Importance of head and neck arterial anastomosis

Is it simply to ensure that any arterial damage / blockage to any single artery has as small an affect as possible on the brain as a whole?

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Original post by jsmith6131

What is the Importance of head and neck arterial anastomosis

Is it simply to ensure that any arterial damage / blockage to any single artery has as small an affect as possible on the brain as a whole?

thanks

You've got it! :five:

The Circle of Willis is one of the best examples of this!

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Original post by jsmith6131

What is the Importance of head and neck arterial anastomosis

Is it simply to ensure that any arterial damage / blockage to any single artery has as small an affect as possible on the brain as a whole?

thanks

Exactly. In fact, most arterial anastomoses function on the same principle: to provide uncomprising flow of blood to an organ in case of any injury.

Importance of head and neck arterial anastomosis

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