Standardized Classification of Aortic Arch Branching Patterns (SCAABP)
Abstract
Objectives. To review current anatomical classifications for the aortic branching patterns and propose a method for standardized classification of Aortic Arch Branching Patterns (SCAABP).
Methods. Through a three-stage Delphi method, expert vascular anatomists in morphology design SCAABP to report trunks, branches, and laterality of aortic arch branching patterns.
Results. SCAABP is a classification that includes 7 parameters (Number of branches, and 6 types of branches [braquiocephalic trunk, common trunk, common carotid, subclavian artery, vertebral artery, and ectopic arteries]). It can integrate all reported branching patterns and allows the classification of new or unreported patterns. The classification allows standardization for future comparison of results, and improvement of evidence-based anatomy.
Conclusions. SCAABP is a standardized method for classifying anatomical variants of the aortic arch. It is simple, clear, and contemplates new variants. All reported classifications can be integrated.
Copyright (c) 2020 Mariana Tapia-Nañez, Alejandro Quiroga-Garza, German Alfonso Landeros-Garcia, Bernardo Alfonso Fernandez-Rodarte, Rosa Ivett Guzman-Avilan, Katia Guzman-Avilan, Rodrigo Enrique Elizondo-Omaña, Javier Humberto Martinez-Garza, Guillermo Jacobo-Baca, Santos Guzman-Lopez
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