Naslov
Classification of anatomical varriations: structural and positional criteria

Autori
Grković, Ivica ; Briggs, Christopher ; Eizenberg, Norman

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, ostalo

Izvornik
Book of abstracts / Pejković, Božena ; Štiblar Martinčić, Draga - Maribor : Medicinski fakultet Sveučilišta u Mariboru, 2011, 36-36

ISBN
978-961-6739-19-1

Skup
3rd International Symposium of Clinical and Applied Anatommy

Mjesto i datum
Maribor, Slovenija, 22.07.2011. - 24.07.2011

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
anatomical variations; anomalies; criteria

Sažetak
Introduction: Anatomical variations have a significant structural or positional modification that is abnormal (beyond the range of normal). However, normal function is retained. An anatomical variant may also be termed an anomaly, although anomalies tend to have a developmental basis. Often, there is a fine line between presentation of anatomical variations and pathological changes with impaired function. Although anomalies are not pathological per se, certain anomalies may have a diseased functional reserve or a predisposition to disease. Encountering anomalies, particularly when not anticipated, can pose significant problems during invasive procedures or surgery. Methods: Classification of anatomical variations into ‘structural’ and ‘positional’ was performed. Each of these two major groups of variations was originally further divided into six subgroups using different quantitative and qualitative criteria describing main characteristics of a variation. Results: Variations in structure included anomalies in the following: 1. size or shape, 2. features or attachment, 3. presence or persistence, 4. absence or disappearance, 5. fusion or separation, 6. number or duplication. Variations in position included anomalies in the following: 1. site or orientation, 2. side or communication, 3. origin or branching, 4. course or relationship, 5. division or depth, 6. ending or distribution. Known common anatomical variations were placed into one of these twelve subgroups. Conclusion: This attempt to classify anatomical variations using the ‘leading criterion’ of an anomaly leads to the description of incidence and characteristics of each common (as well as rare) anomaly/anatomical variation. This description should become an integral part of every anatomy textbook dealing with clinical/surgical applications.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Temeljne medicinske znanosti

Napomena
Broj 25

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