Examination of branching variations of the arcus aortae

The aorta is the main vessel of the systemic circulation. The aorta begins with the ostium aortae arising from the left ventricle and terminates in the abdominal cavity at the level of the lower edge of the lumbar 4th vertebra. Branches from the arcus aortae may arise from different points and in different shapes. The development of the arcus aortae and its branches begins in the first weeks of fetal life and takes shape by the 8th week. Differences may occur during this embryologic development. Aortic aneurysms and connective tissue diseases such as Marfan syndrome can cause aortic dissection. Aortic dissection is the spontaneous longitudinal separation of the intima and adventitia of the aorta. Aneurysms and dissections of the arcus aortae require complex surgical treatment. Aneurysms and dissections of the arcus aortae are treated with complex surgical procedures. Interventionalists prefer less invasive techniques such as endovascular stenting. Improved surgical methods aim to prevent the risk of cerebral ischemia. Our aim in this study is to examine variations and to reveal their incidence. In our study, CT angiography images of 310 patients were retrospectively analyzed in 3D and MIP. The 310 patients consisted of 151 males and 159 females with a mean age of 64.52 years. As a result of our analysis, no statistically significant difference was found between genders. Classical type was found 75%, type 2 20.32%, type 3 2.58%, type 4 0.96% and type 5 0.96%. As a result of our analysis, no statistically significant difference was found between genders. Determining the location of the anatomical structures of the arteries is important for accurate, healthy, rapid and successful interventions, especially in cases where early intervention is essential. Likewise, knowledge of vascular branching variations is vital to prevent complications that may develop in radiologic or surgical operations, especially in the head-neck and chest region. Therefore, we think that our study will provide important information for cardiovascular surgeons, interventional radiologists, cardiologists, head and neck surgeons and thoracic surgeons.