Journal of anesthesia
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J Anesth
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Journal of anesthesia · Feb 2025
Observational StudyUltrasound assessment of the frequency and variation of arteries in the interscalene region.
Given the abundance of arteries in the neck, a significant risk of puncturing arteries exists when performing a brachial plexus block. Therefore, it is important to confirm the presence of arteries when performing a brachial plexus block via the interscalene approach. This study aimed to investigate the frequency and variations of arteries in the interscalene region in healthy Japanese adults using ultrasonography. ⋯ Interscalene observations using ultrasound devices revealed a high artery frequency, with numerous topographic variations.