Variation In Branching Pattern Of Femoral Artery

Background: During clinical procedure to prevent damage, anatomical knowledge of the common femoral artery,profunda femoris artery (PFA) and the circumflex arteries is essential.Material and Methods: Present study was done on 40 lower limbs (20 left and 20 right) in Government MedicalCollege and Hospital, Chandigarh. Dissection was done as per the guidelines in Chunighums.Aim: Present study was done to discuss variations in branching pattern of FA, PFA and also their embryologicaland clinical significances.Results: In the present study, we observed that length of FA (Femoral artery) commonly placed “between” 310-350mm in 55% (22 cases in which 14 right & 8 cases on left side) whereas outer circumferential diameter iscommonly placed “between” 16 -20 mm in 52.5% (21 cases) 10 right & 11 left lower limbs and detailed finding arediscussed with literature.Conclusions: This study will be very helpful to the surgeons, radiologist and plastic surgeons to understandpossible variations and also will be very useful in reducing the chances of intra-operative secondary haemorrhageand post-operative complications.