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  • Title: Ultrasonic identification of internal jugular vein fenestration.
    Author: Abakay MA, Şimşek BM, Olgun B, Türkay R, Güneş S.
    Journal: Surg Radiol Anat; 2019 Sep; 41(9):1079-1081. PubMed ID: 30919043.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: Anatomic variations have curicial importance during neck surgery. We present a fenestrated internal jugular vein variation and the accessory nerve passing through it. Also, we discuss preoperative diagnosis of this variation using ultrasonography. METHOD: The possible recognition of this variation by ultrasonography is introduced. RESULTS: The accessory nerve in an internal jugular vein fenestration can be seen using ultrasonography. CONCLUSION: Preoperative identification of this rare variation may secure surgeon from potential complications.
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