%0 Journal Article
%T Is anomalous origin of the left vertebral artery indeed a rare finding?
%A B van der Merwe
%A C Ackermann
%A S Scheepers
%A S Moosa
%J South African Journal of Radiology
%D 2012
%I 
%X We present a pictorial review of anomalous origin of the left vertebral artery observed in 5 patients imaged in our after-hours trauma radiology unit within a period of 7 days. We raise the question of whether the incidence of anomalous origin of the left vertebral artery quoted in the radiology literature as 5% is really that low, and suggest that the current increased frequency of cross-sectional imaging could elevate the observed incidence of this anomaly in practice. We discuss the implications of vertebral artery anomalies in the endovascular treatment of aortic arch injuries.
%U http://www.ajol.info/index.php/sajr/article/view/83791