| A friend to the airways: a review of the emerging clinical importance of the bronchial arterial circulation. | |
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PMID: 22552583 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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Lungs receive the bulk of their blood supply through the pulmonary arteries. The bronchial arteries, on the other hand, vascularize the bronchi and their surroundings. These two arteries anastomose near the alveolar ducts. Contrary to the pulmonary circulation which is fairly well studied, the bronchial arteries have been appreciated more by their absence, and in some cases, by an interruption in the pulmonary arterial flow. Therefore, a more accurate anatomical and functional knowledge of these atherosclerosis-resistant vessels is needed to help surgeons and clinicians to avoid iatrogenic injuries during pulmonary interventions. In this review, we have revisited the anatomy and pathophysiology of the bronchial arteries in humans, considering the recent advances in imaging techniques. We have also elaborated on the known clinical applications of these arteries in both the pathogenesis and management of common pulmonary conditions. |
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Stephen Osiro; Christopher Wear; Ryan Hudson; Xiao-Xiao Ma; Anna Zurada; Maciej Michalak; Marios Loukas |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2012-5-3 |
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Title: Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA Volume: - ISSN: 1279-8517 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2012 May |
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Created Date: 2012-5-3 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8608029 Medline TA: Surg Radiol Anat Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, St. George's University, Grenada, West Indies. |
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