Implication of the inferolateral trunk of the cavernous internal artery in cranial nerves blood supply: anatomical study and review of the literature.

This study has demonstrated that there are anastomoses between these branches and arteries arising from the external carotid. This study explains why the sacrifice of a branch of the ILT does not implicate cranial nerve palsy.
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Source: Annals of Anatomy - July 18, 2019 Category: Anatomy Authors: Salaud C, Decante C, Ploteau S, Hamel A Tags: Ann Anat Source Type: research