Bronchial artery arising from the left vertebral artery: case report and review of the literature

J Clin Imaging Sci. 2011:1:62. doi: 10.4103/2156-7514.91135. Epub 2011 Dec 24.

Abstract

Knowledge of bronchial artery anatomy, including the possible locations of anomalous origin, is essential for complete catheter directed embolization for massive hemoptysis. Undetected anomalous bronchial arteries can be a source of failed bronchial artery embolization. We report a case of a common trunk bronchial artery arising from the left vertebral artery and review standard and variant bronchial artery anatomy.

Keywords: Anomalous; CT angiography; aberrant; bronchial artery; embolization.

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  • Case Reports