Ligature of aortic arch in the neck

Abstract

SUMMARYI . A case of human bite which healed easily followed by a superficial abscess and later still by a bone abscess is reported.2. Both abscesses were infected by haemolytic staphylocococci and fusiform bacilli.3. Surgical approach to the 2nd metacarpal shaft from the dorsum through the space between the 1st interosseous and the tendon fascia1 compartment is described.4. The differentiation of a deep layer to the superficial fascia is described and the confusion it may cause with the true deep fascia is noted.5. The usefulness of an arrangement for taking radiographs during operation is noted and an easy method described.6. The use of a shaped wooden block for steadying the hand is described.7. Emphasis is laid upon rehabilitation after hand infections and injuries.

Left cervical aortic arch associated with aortic aneurysm.

“…A similar suggestion has been made by Shuford et al (1972). Beavan and Fatti (1947) and Harley (1959) described cases of right cervical aortic arch which they believed were a result of the adult aortic arch developing from the 3rd branchial arch artery. We agree with DuBrow et al (1974) when they suspect different aetiologies for various cervical aortic anomalies.…”

“…A case of right cervical aorta was recently referred to this department for 'carotid arteriography prior to ligation of right carotid aneurysm' and one fatality resulting from such a mistake has been recorded (Beavan and Fatti, 1947).…”

Clinical, anatomopathological and genetic pattern of 10 patients with cervical aortic arch

“…Although the exact embryogenesis of CAA is still unknown, the theory of involution of fourth aortic arch and compensatory persistence of more cranial third arch is highly probable [5,6,36]. This anomalous development lays on alterated migration, proliferation, differentiation and apoptosis of CNC/AHF cells becoming an integrant structure of aorta smooth muscular tunica media [37].…”

Cervical aortic arch and a new type of double aortic arch. Report of a case.

“…One theory (Lewis and Rogers, 1953) holds that it is caused by retention of the fourth branchial arch at the cervical level. According to another theory (Beavan and Fatti, 1947;Harley, 1959;Lewis and Rogers, 1953;Mahoney and Manning, 1964) it derives directly from the third or second branchial arch. The controversy has been extensively explored by Shuford et al (1972), who have shown that both hypotheses are equally valid.…”

“…A review of world publications shows only 17 reported cases (Beavan and Fatti, 1947;Bender, Menges, and Shulze, 1964;Chang et al, 1971;Defrenne and Verney, 1968;De Jong and Klinkhamer, 1969;DuBrow et al, 1974;Gravier, Vialtel, and Pinet, 1959;Harley, 1959;Hastreiter, D'Cruz, and Cantez 1966;Mahoney and Manning, 1964;Massumi, Wiener, and Charif, 1963;Muflins, Gillete, and McNamara, 1973;Pitzus and Camoglio, 1974;Richie et al, 1972;Sheperd, Kerth, and Rosenthal, 1969;Shuford et al, 1972). Right-sided in the majority of instances, it has been found only as an isolated entity.…”