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Background: The aim of this study was to determine the dimensional characteristics and variations in the origin of vertebral arteries (VA). Materials and methods: (Folia Morphol 2016; 75, 1: 33-37)

Image-guided pelvic abscess drainage has high clinical success and low complication rates. The only factor affecting the clinical success rate is the presence of fistula.

Objective: The study aimed to investigate anatomical variations in branching pattern and anatomy of the aortic arch, and the prevalence of each type. Methods: Between September 2011 and November 2013, angiographic studies of 270 patients (144 male, 126 female) were analyzed retrospectively for variations in branching pattern and anatomy of the aortic arch. Patient mean age was 59.8 years (range, 13-88). Branching variations were found and divided into subtypes. Patients were also classified according to arch anatomy. Incidence of variations and types of aortic arch were statistically analysed. Results: Analysis of the 270 patients revealed six types of branching pattern. Type I, classical pattern arch with three branches (TB, LCC, LS), was observed in 198 cases (73.3%). Type II (bovine arch), the most commonly observed variation, in which LCC originates from TB, was observed in 58 cases (21.5%). Type III, in which the left vertebral artery arises from the arch, was seen in seven cases (2.6%). Type IV, a combination of types II and III, was observed in three cases (1.1%). Type V, common origin of common carotids, LS and aberrant RS, was found in three cases (1.1%). Type VI (avian type), arch with only two branches, was observed in one case (0.4%). When patients were classified according to aortic arch anatomy, Type 1, Type 2 and Type 3 were observed in 195, 40 and 35 patients respectively. Conclusion: Knowledge of the variations and anatomy of the aortic arch is essential during interventional procedures and neck-thorax surgery.

Our midterm results showed a relatively low rate of recurrence compared to those reported for platinum coils with morbidity and mortality rates comparable to those with standard bare platinum coils. The efficacy of Cerecyte coils in the long term will be specifically addressed by the ongoing randomized Cerecyte coil trial.

The three different types of HRT have comparable effects on central fat tissue in women at increased risk of anthropometry-related CVD. Indeed, the three combinations of HRT reduced fat tissue in the central part of the body. However, the overall effect of HRT was more marked in women with WC > or =88 cm and subcutaneous fat > or =33 cm. Whether HRT increases body weight depends on the body composition indices of individuals before treatment.

SummaryObjectives: Migraine is a headache disorder affecting approximately 12% of the population, predominantly female individuals. Migraine has been associated with vascular events such as stroke and cardiovascular disease. The close connection between these vascular disorders and atherosclerosis is well known. Carotid artery intima-media thickness (CAIMT) is a marker for detection of subclinical atherosclerosis. The present study is an analysis of the presence of subclinical atherosclerosis in migraine patients. Methods: CAIMT was evaluated in 25 female migraine patients and 27 female controls using innovative ultrasound (US) radiofrequency (RF) data technology. Mann-Whitney U test was used to compare measurements in patient and control groups. Results: There was a statistically significant difference between mean CAIMT of migraine patients and control group (p<0.005): mean CAIMT was 701±114 μm in migraine patients and 400±64 μm in control group. Conclusion: Migraine patients are more prone to atherosclerosis compared to healthy individuals. CAIMT measurement with sonography can be utilized in follow-up to detect subclinical atherosclerosis.Keywords: Carotid; intima-media thickness; migraine; ultrasound radiofrequency data technology. ÖzetAmaç: Migren, toplumun yaklaşık %12'sini ve ağırlıklı olarak da kadın bireyleri etkileyen bir baş ağrısı bozukluğudur. Migren, inme ve kalp-damar hastalığı gibi vasküler patolojiler ile ilişkilendirilmiştir. Bu vasküler bozukluklar ile ateroskleroz arasındaki yakın bağlantı iyi bilinmektedir. Karotis arter intima media kalınlığı, subklinik aterosklerozun saptanması için bir göstergedir. Biz bu çalışmada; migren hastalarında subklinik aterosklerozun varlığını incelemeyi amaçladık. Gereç ve Yöntem: Karotis arter intima media kalınlığı, 25 kadın migren hastasında ve 27 kadın kontrol grubunda yeni bir teknik olan ultrason radyofrekans-veri teknolojisi ile değerlendirildi. Hasta ve kontrol gruplarında fark varlığını analiz etmek için Mann-Whitney U testi kullanıldı. Bulgular: Migren hastaları ve kontrol grubu arasında ortalama karotis intima media kalınlığı açısından istatistiksel olarak anlamlı fark saptandı (p<0.005). Ortalama karotis intima media kalınlığı migren hastalarında 701±114 mikrometre iken kontrol grubunda 400±64 mikrometre ölçüldü. Sonuç: Migren hastaları, sağlıklı bireylere oranla ateroskleroza daha yatkındır. Sonografi ile karotis arter intima media kalınlığı ölçümü bu hastalarda subklinik aterosklerozun tanınması amacıyla takiplerde kullanılabilir.Anahtar sözcükler: Karotis; intima media kalınlık; migren; ultrason radyofrekans-veri analizi.

Our study cohort presents a higher incidence of popliteal artery branching variations. Some branching variations might have effect on the involvement pattern of the infrapopliteal arteries by PAD. We propose a subclassification for type I-A; type I-A-S (TFT < 3 cm) and type I-A-L (TFT ≥ 3 cm) which might have impact on interventional procedures.