ANATOMICAL VARIATIONS OF THE COMMON CAROTID ARTERY BIFURCATION

Background:  The correlation of the common carotid artery (CCA) bifurcation and its surrounding structures is poorly described. The aim of this study was to describe the anatomy of the CCA bifurcation relative to its surrounding structures.

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