Use of the anterior interosseous artery for external to internal carotid artery bypass procedures: a cadaveric feasibility study

Abstract

The AIA is more than long enough to graft the superficial temporal artery at the root of the zygoma to the vessels of the anterior and posterior circulations. This obviates the possibility of ischemic complications following radial artery harvest and graft size mismatch when using other grafts. Indications for the potential use of the AIA may be limited, but they include special situations such as second craniotomy with a previously damaged superficial temporal artery.